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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 14 Objective Question
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Question

The electric field associated with a uniformly charged hollow metallic sphere is the greatest at:
Options
A the center of the sphere.
B the sphere's outer surface.
Correct Answer
C the sphere's inner surface.
D infinity.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a uniformly charged hollow metallic sphere, the electric field inside the sphere (including the center and inner surface) is zero. The electric field is greatest at the outer surface of the sphere and decreases with distance from the surface.

Hint

Consider Gauss's Law and the distribution of charge on a conductor.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 14
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 989 of 1819
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