Electrostatics 4 Question 12
12. A metallic solid sphere is placed in a uniform electric field. The lines of force follow the path(s) shown in figure as
(1996, 2M)
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 12. (d)
Solution:
- Electric field lines never enter a metallic conductor $(E=0$, inside a conductor) and they fall normally on the surface of a metallic conductor (because whole surface is at same potential and lines are perpendicular to equipotential surface).
