Assertion : A metallic shield in form of a hollow shell may be built to block an electric field.

Reason : In a hollow spherical shield, the electric field inside it is zero at every point.

  • [AIIMS 2001]
  • A

    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

  • B

    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

  • C

    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

  • D

    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Similar Questions

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Assertion : In a cavity within a conductor, the electric field is zero.

Reason : Charges in a conductor reside only at its surface

  • [AIIMS 2007]

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$1.$  A sphere     $2.$  Cylindrical

$3.$  Pear            $4.$  Lightning conductor

are mounted on insulating stands and charged. The one which is best suited to retain the charges for a longer time is

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Charge $- q $ is distributed on the surfaces as