Question

A uniform electric field of $1.00N/C$ is set up by a uniform distribution of charge in the xy plane. What is the electric field inside a metal ball placed $0.500m$ above the xy plane?

• A. $1.00N/C$
• B. $-1.00N/C$
• C. $0$
• D. $0.250N/C$
• E. varies depending on the position inside the ball

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$0$

The electric field inside a conductor is zero.