Under electrostatic condition of a charged conductor,which among the following statements is true?

  • A
    The electric field on the surface of a charged conductor is $\frac{\sigma}{2 \varepsilon_0}$,where $\sigma$ is the surface charge density.
  • B
    The electric potential inside a charged conductor is always zero.
  • C
    Any excess charge resides on the surface of the conductor.
  • D
    The net electric field is tangential to the surface of the conductor.

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