AIIMS2013Physics-Electrostatics

AIIMS 2013 Physics Conductors Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Assertion: If a conductor is given charge then no excess inner charge appears. Reason: Electric field inside conductor is zero.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

Assertion is false but Reason is true.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

When a conductor is charged the excess charge can reside only on the surface. The electric field inside conductor is zero.

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