Question

A large, metallic, spherical shell has no net charge. It is supported on an insulating stand and has a small hole at the top. A small tack with charge Q is lowered on a silk thread through the hole into the interior of the shell.
(i) What is the charge on the inner surface of the shell?
A) Q/2
B) 0
C) -Q/2
D) -Q

Answer 1

Answer:

D) -Q

Explanation:

The charge inserted will induce -Q charge on the inner surface and + Q on the outer surface of the shell . This charge is called bound charge because it remained attached with opposite charge inserted inside.