Question
Question: A neutral metallic sphere is placed near a negative point charge (outside the sphere). The net charg...
A neutral metallic sphere is placed near a negative point charge (outside the sphere). The net charge on sphere is then-
A
Negative and distributed uniformly on the surface
B
Zero
C
Positive and appears only at point on the sphere closest to the point charge
D
Positive and distributed non-uniformly on the surface of sphere
Answer
Zero
Explanation
Solution
Net charge remains zero