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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

When a potential difference is applied across the ends of a conductor, the electric field exists :

  1. A inside the conductor.
  2. B outside the conductor.
  3. C both inside and outside the conductor.
  4. D no where.
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(A) inside the conductor.

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When a potential difference is applied, an electric field exists inside the conductor to drive the flow of electrons (current). Simultaneously, surface charges distributed along the wire create an electric field outside the conductor as well. C) both inside and outside the…
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