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A conducting sphere is negatively charged. which of the following statements is true? 

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a

The charge is uniformly distributed throughout the entire volume.

b

The charge is located at the center of the sphere. 

c

The charge is located at the bottom of the sphere because of gravity. 

d

The charge is uniformly distributed on the surface of the sphere.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

For any conductor the charge will reside on the surface of the conductor.

So when a conducting sphere get charged, the whole charge will be uniformly distributed on the surface of the sphere. 

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A conducting sphere is negatively charged. which of the following statements is true?