STANDARD Physics Conductors and Insulators MCQ Question
Which of the following statements is false for a perfect conductor?
The surface of the conductor is an equipotential surface.
The electric field just outside the surface of a conductor is perpendicular to the surface.
The charge carried by a metallic sphere is always uniformly distributed over its surface.
None of these.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
All the given statements are true for a perfect conductor. Therefore, the option 'None of these' is the correct answer.
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