Which of the following statements are true for an isolated metallic conductor? (

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Which of the following statements are true for an isolated metallic conductor? (By isolated we mean it is not touching anything else.)

TrueFalse It cannot carry a net charge.
TrueFalse If it carries a net charge, the charge is distributed throughout its volume.
TrueFalse Electric field lines are parallel to the surface.
TrueFalse Electric field lines are always perpendicular to the surface.
TrueFalse It must be at zero absolute potential.
TrueFalse If it carries a net charge, the charge is distributed on its surface.

Explanation / Answer

1) False

2) False

3) False

4) True

5) False

6) True

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