Question

Statement (A): Inside a charged hollow metal sphere, \( E = 0 \), \( V \neq 0 \).
Statement (B): Work done in moving a charge on an equipotential surface is zero.
Statement (C): When two like charges are brought closer, their electrostatic potential energy increases.

• A. A, B, C are true
• B. A, B are true, C is false
• C. A, C are true, B is false
• D. B, C are true, A is false

Hint:

Equipotential surface means zero work done. Inside a conductor, \( E = 0 \), \( V = \text{constant} \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

% Option (A) Inside a conductor, electric field is zero but potential is constant (non-zero). True.
% Option (B) On an equipotential surface, potential is constant, so no work is needed to move a charge. True.
% Option (C) Like charges repel, so bringing them closer increases their potential energy. True.