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A solid conducting sphere of radius r is given some charge. Then :

A

The charge is uniformly distributed over its surface, if there is an external electric field.

B

Distribution of charge over its surface will be non uniform if no external electric field exist in space

C

Electric field strength inside the sphere will be equal to zero only when no external electric field exists

D

Potential at every point of the sphere must be same in all cases

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The correct Answer is:
D
Charge distribution will be non-uniform in presence of an external field.
Field inside the conducting sphere will be zero in all cases & potential at every point will be same.
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