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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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Where does the net charge on a conductor reside when it is in electrostatic equilibrium?
Options
A Evenly distributed throughout its volume.
B At the geometric center of the object.
C Exclusively on its outer surface.
Correct Answer
D Only on the side facing the nearest ground.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Charges repel each other and move as far apart as possible in a conductor, which results in them residing on the exterior surface.

Hint

Like charges want to get as far apart as possible.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 137 of 1819
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