Question
Physics Question on Electric charges and fields
In a cavity within a conductor, the electric field is zero. Charges in a conductor reside only at its surface.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Explanation
Solution
Net field inside the conductor is zero because by virtue of induced charges, applied and induced electric fields are equal and opposite thus the net charge resides on surface only. If any cavity is there inside the conductor, electric field will be zero in it.