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Electric field lines

Question

A metallic solid sphere is placed in a uniform electric field. The lines of force follow the path(s) shown in figure as

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A

1
B

2
C

3
D

4

Solution

The electric field is always perpendicular to the surface of a conductor. On the surface of a metallic solid sphere, the electrical field is oriented normally i.e., directed towards the centre of the sphere.

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