STANDARDPhysics-Electrostatics
STANDARD Physics Conductors and Insulators Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium
The electrostatic potential on the surface of a charged conducting sphere is 100 V. Two statements are made in this regard Statement 1 : At any point inside the sphere, electric intensity is zero. Statement 2 : At any point inside the sphere, the electrostatic potential is 100 V. Which of the following is a correct statement?
A
S₁ is true but S₂ is false
B
Both S₁ and S₂ are false
C
S₁ is true, S₂ is also true and S₁ is the cause of S₂
D
S₁ is true, S₂ is also true but the statements are independent.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Potential at any point inside a charged conducting sphere = potential on the surface, V = kq/R = 100 V. Since V is constant, E = -dV/dr = 0.
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