Which of the following statements are true for an isolated metallic conductor? (

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Which of the following statements are true for an isolated metallic conductor? (By isolated we mean it is not touching anything else.)

True/False If it carries a net charge, the charge is distributed throughout its volume.
True/False Electric field lines are parallel to the surface.
True/False Electric field lines are always perpendicular to the surface.
True/False It cannot carry a net charge.
True/False It must be at zero absolute potential.
True/False If it carries a net charge, the charge is distributed on its surface.

Explanation / Answer

True/False If it carries a net charge, the charge is distributed throughout its volume.
False
True/False Electric field lines are parallel to the surface.
False
True/False Electric field lines are always perpendicular to the surface.
True
True/False It cannot carry a net charge.
False
True/False It must be at zero absolute potential.
False
True/False If it carries a net charge, the charge is distributed on its surface.
True

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