A hollow closed conductor of irregular shape is given some charge. Which of the following statements are correct ?
A hollow closed conductor of irregular shape is given some charge. Which of the following statements are correct ?
- A
The entire charge will appear on its outer surface.
- B
All points on the conductor will have the same potential.
- C
All points on its surface will have the same charge density.
- D
$A$ and $B$ both
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$(b)$ Another conductor $B$ with charge $q$ is inserted into the cavity keeping $B$ insulated from $A$. Show that the total charge on the outside surface of $A \text { is } Q+q$ [Figure $(b)$]
$(c)\;A$ sensitive instrument is to be shielded from the strong electrostatic fields in its environment. Suggest a possible way.