A point positive charge is brought near an isolated conducting sphere as shown in figure the electric field is best given by

Options

A. Fig (i)
B. Fig (ii)
C. Fig (iii)
D. Fig (iv)

Answer

A

Explanation

When a point positive charge is brought near an isolated conducting sphere, there developes some negative charge on left side of the sphere and an equal positive charge on the right side of the sphere. Electric lines of force emanating from the point positive charge end normally on the left side of the sphere. And due to positive charge on the right side of the sphere, the electric lines of force emante normally from the right side. The electric field is best given by Fig (i).