Question

A metallic sphere is placed in a uniform electric field. The line of force follow the path (s) shown in the figure as:

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Hint:

Electric field lines are straight in a uniform electric field and get distorted near conducting objects like metallic spheres.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: In the presence of a uniform electric field, the electric field lines will be straight and parallel. When a metallic sphere is placed in this field, the lines of force will be distorted due to the sphere’s surface charges.
Step 2: The figure shows the path of the field lines, which is consistent with the behavior of the electric field around a metallic sphere in a uniform electric field. Option 1 corresponds to the correct field lines.

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