Current I is flowing through two materials having electrical conductivities σ1 and σ2 where σ1>σ2, then total amount of charge at the junction of materials is
A
zero
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B
positive
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C
negative
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D
may be positive or negative
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Solution
The correct option is B positive J=σE J is same in both the regions and σ1>σ2. This means E1<E2. So, to make E2 greater than E1, positive charge accumulates on the boundry of the materials.