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A point charge `+Q` is placed in the vicinity of a conducting surface. Draw the electric field lines between the surface and the charge.

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The electric field are always normal to the surface of a conductor, both while starting or ending on the conductor. This is shown in Fig.
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  • The electric field intensity on the surface of a charged conductor is

    A
    zero
    B
    directed normally to the surface
    C
    directed tangentially to the surface
    D
    directed along `45^(@)` to the surface

  • The electric field intensity on the surface of a charged conductor is

    A
    zero
    B
    directed normally to the surface
    C
    directed tangentially to the surface
    D
    directed along `45^(@)` to the surface

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