Question

When a conductor mounted on an insulating stand is charged, the charge:
a) remains localised
b) distributes inside the conductor
c) distributes on the outer surface of the conductor
d) collects on the stands​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option c is your correct answer☺☺☺

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (c): distributed on the outer surface of the conductor.

Explanation:

There is no exchange of charge from the conductor to the stand because the stand is an insulator.

The charges have complete freedom of movement within the conductor.

The charges feel a repulsive force on each other when charged with the conductor.

To minimize the repulsive force, the charges move to the outer surface of the conductor.

So, charges are distributed on the outer surface of the conductor.