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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question
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Which of the following best describes a conductor?
Options
A A material with no free electrons in its outermost shells.
B A material where electrons are only displaced when an electric field is applied.
C A material that has free electrons in its outermost shells, allowing current to flow.
Correct Answer
D A material that conducts little electricity, improving with doping.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines conductors as 'materials that have free electrons in their outermost shells. Examples include all metals. When an electric field is applied, these free electrons move, allowing current to flow in a metal.'

Hint

Think about what makes metals good at conducting electricity.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: ELECTROSTATICS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 776 of 1819
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