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Chapter 15, Problem 3CQ
Each of the following statements is related to conductors in electrostatic equilibrium. Choose the words that make each statement correct. (i) The net charge is always zero [(a) inside; (b) on] the surface of an isolated conductor. (ii) The electric field is always zero [(c) inside; (d) just outside] a perfect conductor. (iii) The charge density on the surface of an isolated, charged conductor is highest where the surface is [(e) sharpest; (f) smoothest].
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