Electrostatics Ques 84

  1. 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: 84.(d)

Solution:

Formula:

Coulomb Force Between Two Point Charges:

  1. 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).


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