A Small Metal Sphere Is Suspended from the Conducting Cover

question 98

Multiple Choice

A small metal sphere is suspended from the conducting cover of a conducting metal ice bucket by a non-conducting thread. The sphere is given a negative charge before the cover is placed on the bucket. The bucket is tilted by means of a non-conducting material so that the charged sphere touches the inside of the bucket. Which statement is correct?

• A) The negative charge remains on the metal sphere.
• B) The negative charge spreads over the outside surface of the bucket and cover.
• C) The negative charge spreads over the inside surface of the bucket and cover.
• D) The negative charge spreads equally over the inside and outside surfaces of the bucket and cover.
• E) The negative charge spreads equally over the sphere and the inside and outside surfaces of the bucket and cover.

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