Question

In spherical conductor, a spherical cavity is present, a point charge $+q$ is placed at some distance from the center of cavity, then charge induced at surface 1 and surface 2.

• A. at surface 1, charge induced is $-q$ but uniformly distributed.
• B. at surface 2, charge induced is $+q$ but charge is non uniformly distributed.
• C. At surface 1, charge is $-q$ but non uniformly distributed.
• D. At surface 2, charge is $-q$ and non uniformly distributed.

Answer 1

The correct option is C At surface 1, charge is $-q$ but non uniformly distributed.


On surface 1, $-q$ charge is induced on the inner surface of the cavity non uniformly.