PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism · Conductors and Capacitors · Conductors and Capacitors
Problem
In electrostatic equilibrium, how is excess charge distributed on a solid metal sphere?
(a) It spreads uniformly throughout the entire volume of the metal.
(b) It resides only on an inner spherical surface just beneath the outer surface.
(c) It resides entirely on the outer surface of the sphere.
(d) It divides equally between an inner and an outer surface of the sphere.