Question

A solid metallic sphere is placed in a uniform electric field. Which of the following curves shown represent the lines of force correctly?

• A. $\left(a\right)$
• B. $\left(b\right)$
• C. $\left(c\right)$
• D. $\left(d\right)$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\left(d\right)$

For a metallic solid sphere


The field is zero inside the metallic sphere. So lines of force will not exist inside it.

Also, as there are induced charges on the surface, the field gets distorted when it is close to the surface and lines of force must deviate near the surface outside the sphere.

So, option $\left(d\right)$ is correct.