Question

The electrostatic potential on the surface of a charged conducting sphere is 100 V. Two statements are made in this regard
$S_1$ : At any point inside the sphere, electric intensity is zero.
$S_2$ : At any point inside the sphere, the electrostatic potential is 100 V.
Which of the following is a correct statement?

• A. $S_1$ is true but $S_2$ is false
• B. Both $S_1$ and $S_2$ are false
• C. $S_1$ is true, $S_2$ is also true and $S_1$ is the cause of $S_2$
• D. $S_1$ is true, $S_2$ is also true but the statements are independent.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$S_1$ is true, $S_2$ is also true and $S_1$ is the cause of $S_2$

The electrostatic potential on the surface of a charged conducting sphere $=100V$

Option C is correct because inside the sphere, electric intensity $=0$

electrostatic potential $=100V$