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In an irregular shaped charged conductor will the electric field E at all points within the conductor be zero? If yes, then how?
An electric field is a physical quantity that describes the influence that a charged particle has on other charged particles in the space around it. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
An electric field is created by the presence of electric charges. Positive charges create an outward electric field, while negative charges create an inward electric field. Electric fields can also be created by changing magnetic fields, as described by Maxwell's equations.
A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow freely through it. In the presence of an electric field, the charges in a conductor will rearrange themselves to create an opposing electric field. This results in a net zero electric field inside the conductor, known as electrostatic equilibrium.
In an electric field, a conductor will distribute its charges in such a way that the electric field inside it is zero. This means that charges will accumulate on the surface of the conductor, creating an electric potential difference between different points on the surface. This is why conductors are used to protect objects and people from electric shocks.
When a conductor is placed in an external electric field, the charges inside it will redistribute to create an opposing electric field. This causes the conductor to become polarized, with one side having a slightly positive charge and the other side having a slightly negative charge. In some cases, this can result in the conductor experiencing a force from the external electric field.