Question

An uncharged sphere of metal is placed in a uniform electric field produced by two oppositely charged plates. The lines of force will appear as

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Electric field inside the conductor is zero. Also it can terminate or originate at ${90}^{\circ }$ to the surface (as $\overrightarrow{E_r}=0$)
$\therefore$ Option (C) is correct.