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  1. The electric field intensity on the surface of a charged conductor is
    1. Zero
    2. Directed normally to the surface
    3. Directed tangentially to the surface
    4. Directed along 45° to the surface
Correct Option: B

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  1. SANTOSH KUMAR

    June 21, 2018 Reply

    Change the option to 'Directed normal to the surface'.

    When an electric field is applied to a conductor, free charges inside the conductor move until the field is perpendicular to the surface. Therefore, the electric field intensity on the surface of a conductor is directed normal to the surface of the conductor.


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