Help with this : the field inside a conductor is zero therefore

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The discussion centers on the concept that the electric field inside a conductor is zero, leading to implications about electric potential. It is established that the potential inside a conductor is the same as the potential just outside the conductor's surface (option C). The other options presented (A, B, D, and E) are incorrect based on the principles of electrostatics. Understanding the relationship between electric field and electric potential is crucial for grasping these concepts.

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the field inside a conductor is zero therefore
A. the potential inside the conductor is zero
B. the potential cannot be zero
C. The potential inside the conductor is the same as the potential just outside the conductor (on the surface)
D. the potential inside the conductor cannot be defined if the field is zero
E. none of the above is true


I don't get this question. help with this or give me some idea abt it...
 
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