Question

A conducting shell is kept in uniform electric field $E_0\hat{i}$ as shown in figure. P is point very close to shell. Choose the correct option(s).

• A. Field due to induced charges at P is towards arrow B
• B. Field due to induced charges at P is towards arrow A
• C. Net field at P is towards arrow B
• D. Field due to induced charges at center of the shell is zero.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Net field at P is towards arrow B

As we know that the net electric field on the surface and at point close to surface is normal to conductor.
So, $E_{net}$ will be acting perpendicular to the surface of the shell.