Charge Is Distributed Uniformly on the Surface of a Spherical

question 2

Multiple Choice

Charge is distributed uniformly on the surface of a spherical balloon (an insulator) . A point particle with charge q is inside. The electrical force on the particle q is greatest when:

• A) it is near the inside surface of the balloon
• B) it is at the center of the balloon
• C) it is halfway between the balloon center and the inside surface
• D) it is anywhere inside (the force is same everywhere and is not zero)
• E) it is anywhere inside (the force is zero everywhere)

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