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PHY 102 Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields Objective Question
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Question

What is the electric field inside a charged conducting sphere (solid or hollow)?
Options
A E = Q/(4πε₀r²)
B E = constant
C E = 0
Correct Answer
D E increases with r
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In electrostatic equilibrium, the electric field inside a conductor (whether solid or hollow) is always zero. Excess charge resides on the outer surface.

Hint

Conductor in equilibrium: E = 0 inside.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 53 of 1819
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