Potential Gradient and Relation between Electric Field and Potential
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following is discontinuous across a charged conducting surface?
A
Electric potential
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B
Electric intensity
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C
Bothe electric potential and intensity
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D
force
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Solution
The correct option is B Electric intensity Inside a charged conducting surface E = 0, but on or outside the surface, E≠0. ∴ Electric intensity is discontinuous across a charged conducting surface.