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.)

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

Explanation / Answer

Charge always resides on surface

Field lines are always perprndicular to surface

It can carry charge

If it has net charge, it will have potential

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