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Which of the following is true about the net force on an uncharged conducting sphere in a uniform electric field?

(A) It is zero. 

(B) It is in the direction of the field. 

(C) It is in the direction opposite to the field.

(D) It produces a torque on the sphere about the direction of the field.

(E) It causes the sphere to oscillate about an equilibrium position.

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The correct option is:(A) It is zero. 

Explanation:

While the charges may separate, the forces on the opposite charges are in opposite directions, cancelling out.

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