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