Class 12PhysicsElectric Potential and CapacitanceConductor, Electrostatic Shielding, Induced Charge and Charge Redistribution on conductor
MediumTwo spheres $A$ and $B$ are kept very near to each other. $A$ is negatively charged and $B$ is earthed. The true statement is:
$(A)$ Charge on $B$ is zero
$(B)$ Potential at $B$ is zero
$(C)$ Charge is uniformly distributed on $A$
$(D)$ Charge is non-uniformly distributed on $A$
$(A)$ Charge on $B$ is zero
$(B)$ Potential at $B$ is zero
$(C)$ Charge is uniformly distributed on $A$
$(D)$ Charge is non-uniformly distributed on $A$
- A$A$ and $C$
- B$A$ and $D$
- C$B$ and $C$
- D$B$ and $D$
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