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Where do the electrical charges reside in a charged conductor?

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

outer surface of the body

In a charged conductor, the electrical charges reside on the outer surface of the conductor. This is due to the repulsion between like charges which pushes them as far apart as possible, resulting in accumulation at the surface.

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