In a certain charge distribution, all points having zero potential can be joined by a circle $S$. Points inside $S$ have positive potential and points outside $S$ have negative potential. A positive charge, which is free to move, is placed inside $S$

  • A

    It will remain in equilibrium

  • B

    It can move inside $S$, but it cannot cross $S$

  • C

    It must cross $S$ at some time

  • D

    It may move, but will ultimately return to its starting point

Similar Questions

A conductor with a positive charge

Define electric potential and explain it. Write its $\mathrm{SI}$ unit and give its other units.

An electric charge ${10^{ - 3}}\,\mu \,C$ is placed at the origin $(0, 0)$ of $X -Y$ co-ordinate system. Two points $A$ and $B$ are situated at $\left( {\sqrt {2\,} \,,\,\,\sqrt 2 } \right)$  and $(2, 0)$ respectively. The potential difference between the points $A$ and $B$ will be......$volt$

Charges of $ + \frac{{10}}{3} \times {10^{ - 9}}C$ are placed at each of the four corners of a square of side $8\,cm$. The potential at the intersection of the diagonals is

A hollow metal sphere of radius $5\, cm$ is charged so that the potential on its surface is $10\, V$. The potential at the centre of the sphere is

  • [IIT 1983]