19. Consider two statements below. [A]: The free electrons will keep on repelling each other until they concentrate on the edge of the conductor. [B]: The electric field inside the conductor is zero.     Both [A] and [B] are incorrect.     Both [A] and [B] are correct, and [B] is an explanation of [A].     Only [B] is correct.     Both [A] and [B] are correct, but [B] is not an explanation of [A].     Only [A] is correct

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19. Consider two statements below.

[A]: The free electrons will keep on repelling each other until they concentrate on the edge of the conductor.

[B]: The electric field inside the conductor is zero.

   

Both [A] and [B] are incorrect.

   

Both [A] and [B] are correct, and [B] is an explanation of [A].

   

Only [B] is correct.

   

Both [A] and [B] are correct, but [B] is not an explanation of [A].

   

Only [A] is correct.

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