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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Mix Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

Which of the following statements is false for a perfect conductor?

A
The surface of the conductor is an equipotential surface.
B
The electric field just outside the surface of a conductor is perpendicular to the surface.
C
The charge carried by a conductor is always uniformly distributed over the surface of the conductor.
D
None of these

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The correct answer is:
C
In a perfect conductor, charges move freely. However, the distribution of charge is not always uniform, especially in the presence of external electric fields. The charges will redistribute until they reach equilibrium, but if the conductor is in a non-uniform external field, the distribution of charge will not be uniform. Hence, statement C is false.
Step 1: Recall that in electrostatic equilibrium, the electric field inside a perfect conductor is zero.
Step 2: Consider a conductor in a uniform electric field; charge will redistribute unevenly to counteract the field, leading to a non-uniform surface charge distribution.
Conclusion: Therefore, statement C is incorrect.

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