APFIVE Electric Field of a Charged Conductor
An irregularly shaped conductor has a net charge of -3Q distributed on its surface. Which of the following statements is true regarding the electric field at the surface of the conductor?
A
It points tangentially at regions of high curvature
B
Its magnitude and direction are constant everywhere
C
Its magnitude varies but direction is always perpendicular
D
Its direction varies based on the local curvature
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