MCQ Practice Question

In electrostatic equilibrium, excess free charge on an isolated conductor resides on its?

  • ASurface
  • BEntire volume uniformly in every case
  • CGeometric center only
  • DInterior cavity only
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Correct Answer: A. Surface
Explanation: Excess free charge resides on conductor surfaces in electrostatic equilibrium.
Reference: Standard electromagnetic theory: conductors