Question
A charged conductor has its charge only on its outer surface. This statement is true for which of the following?
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Answer
- For all conductors.
Charge remains on the outer surface of a conductor, irrespective of the shape and size of the conductor and also for hollow and solid conductors both. But if there is a sharp edge in the conductor, surface charge density will be more at that point. The surface charge density is uniform in the case of a sphere.
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