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An uncharged aluminium block has a cavity within it. The block is placed in a region where a uniform electric field is directed upward. Which of the following is a correct statement describing conditions in the interior of the block's cavity?

A

The electric field in the cavity is directed upwards

B

The electric field in the cavity is directed downwards

C

There is no electric field in the cavity

D

The electric field in the cavity is of varying magnitude and is zero at the exact centre.

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The correct Answer is:
c

Electric field is zero inside a metallic cavity if charge is present in the cavity, whatever be the field outside.
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