Practice question
Question
What ensures that the electric field outside a neutral conductor in an external field is altered by
induced charges?
Explanation
**Electric field concept** visualizes influence of source charge. Uniform field exerts constant force F = qE, and flux Φ = E·A = E A cosθ links field to area orientation, maximum when field normal to surface. Induced charge separation occurs as the external field polarizes the conductor, creating surface charges. These charges generate an additional field that superposes with the external field, modifying the total field outside the conductor. Substituting values gives Induced charge separation, which matches expected magnitude for this electrostatic configuration, confirming Coulomb's and Gauss's principles and charge quantization consistency.
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