MDCAT Physics MCQ #1516

The surface charge density on a conductor is

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1516

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The surface charge density on a conductor is

    • A) Proportional to electric field
    • B) Inversely proportional to electric field
    • C) Equal to electric field
    • D) Unrelated to electric field

    Answer: Proportional to electric field

    Explanation: Surface charge density is proportional to electric field just outside; related through ε₀.