What is the direction of the electric field at the surface of a charged conductor having
charge density σ < 0?
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Explanation:
As the surface density of the conductor is negative, the electric field lines will be radially outwards.
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The electric field will be directed towards the centre of the conductor.
- The direction of the electric field is given by the direction in which a positive charge will experience a force.
- Here the surface charge density, σ<0. So the charge on the conductor is negative.
- A positive charge is always attracted towards a negative charge. So the direction of the electric field is towards the negative charge.
- Hence, the electric field, in this case, will be directed towards the conductor.
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