Question

Statement I: A metallic shield in form of a hollow shell may be built to block an electric field.
Statement II: In a hollow spherical shield, the electric field inside it is zero at every point.

• A. If both statements are true and statement II is correct explanation of statement I.
• B. If both statements are true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
• C. If statement I is true but the statement II is false.
• D. If both statements are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In a hollow spherical shield, the charge is present only on its surface and is zero at every point inside the hollow sphere. Hence, the metallic shield in form of hollow shell may be built to block an electric field.