The figure shows a nonconducting ring which has positive and negative charge non uniformly distributed on it such that the total charge is zero. Which of the following statements is true?
The figure shows a nonconducting ring which has positive and negative charge non uniformly distributed on it such that the total charge is zero. Which of the following statements is true?
- A
The potential at all the points on the axis will be zero.
- B
The electric field at all the points on the axis will be zero.
- C
The direction of electric field at all points on the axis will be along the axis.
- D
If the ring is placed inside a uniform external electric field then net torque and force acting on the ring would be zero.
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