Question

A conducting sphere is negatively charged. Which of the following statements is true?

• A. The charge is uniformly distributed throughout the entire volume
• B. The charge is located at the center of the sphere
• C. The charge is located at the bottom of the sphere because of gravity
• D. The charge is uniformly distributed on the surface of the sphere

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

When a conducting sphere get charged, the charge is uniformly distributed on the surface of the sphere.