If an uncharged sphere of metal is placed in the uniform electric field produced by two large oppositely charged plates, then the lines of force will look like

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If an uncharged sphere of metal is placed in the uniform electric field produced by two large oppositely charged plates, then the lines of force will look like (A) Option 1

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Due to induction charges will appear on the surface of sphere as shown in diagram. Electric field lines never enters any conducting surface and are perpendicular at the surface. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/p-1zgnh8pezqc0.png" />

Q. If an uncharged sphere of metal is placed in the uniform electric field produced by two large oppositely charged plates, then the lines of force will look like

Due to induction charges will appear on the surface of sphere as shown in diagram. Electric field lines never enters any conducting surface and are perpendicular at the surface.