A. B. C. D. E. - AB and C Only
- BA and C Only
- CD and E Only
- DA, B and C Only
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Correct answer: D
- Principle to use
For a charged conductor in electrostatic equilibrium:
- Charge resides on the outer surface.
- The surface charge density is greater where the surface is more sharply curved (smaller radius of curvature).
- At geometrically equivalent/symmetric points, charge density is equal.
So, to compare , we use the local curvature of the irregular metallic disk.
- Comparing the marked points
From the figure (irregular metallic disk), point is on the sharpest protruding region, point is on a less sharp curved region, and points and are on similar broader regions.
Hence:
- Check each statement
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Statement A: and
This is true.
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Statement B: and
Since , both parts are true. So B is true.
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Statement C:
This matches the correct ordering exactly, so C is true.
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Statement D:
Opposite of the actual trend, so false.
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Statement E:
This would be true only for a highly symmetric shape like a sphere, not for an irregular conductor. So false.
- Selecting the correct option
True statements are A, B and C only.
Therefore, the correct option is:
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer:
Our derived answer also is , so they agree.
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