A conducting sphere of radius $r$ has a charge. Then
A conducting sphere of radius $r$ has a charge. Then
- A
The charge is uniformly distributed over its surface, if there is an external electric field.
- B
Distribution of charge over its surface will be non uniform if no external electric field exist in space.
- C
Electric field strength inside the sphere will be equal to zero only when no external electric field exists
- D
Potential at every point of the sphere must be same
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