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Show that the excess charge on a conductor resides only on its surface.

Important Questions on Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

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12th CBSE
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Show that the electric field at the surface of a charged conductor is given by E=σε0n^, where σ is the surface charge density and n ̂ is a unit vector normal to the surface in the outward direction?

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Derive an expression for the electric field at the surface of a charged conductor.

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12th CBSE
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Show that electric field is zero in the cavity of hollow charged conductor.
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Define electrical capacitance of a conductor, on what factors does it depend?
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12th CBSE
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Show that the capacitance of a spherical conductor is proportional to its radius. Hence justify that farad is a large unit of capacitance.
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An isolated conductor cannot have a large capacitance. Why?
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Why does the capacitance of a conductor increase, when an earth connected conductor is brought near it? Briefly explain.
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Distinguish between polar and non-polar dielectrics. Give one example of each.