Class 12PhysicsElectric Potential and CapacitanceConductor, Electrostatic Shielding, Induced Charge and Charge Redistribution on conductor
EasyThe charge given to any conductor resides on its outer surface,because
- AThe free charge tends to be in its minimum potential energy state
- BThe free charge tends to be in its minimum kinetic energy state
- CThe free charge tends to be in its maximum potential energy state
- DThe free charge tends to be in its maximum kinetic energy state
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