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Charge always resides on the …………… of the conductor.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks where the charge resides in a conductor. This is a fundamental concept in electrostatics. 2. **Concept of Conductors**: In electrostatics, conductors are materials that allow the free movement of charge (usually electrons). When a conductor is charged, the charges will redistribute themselves. 3. **Charge Distribution**: When a charge is given to a conductor, it will distribute itself in such a way that the electric field inside the conductor becomes zero. This is a key property of conductors in electrostatic equilibrium. ...
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