Several electrons are placed on a hollow metal sphere. They
A) clump together on the sphere's outer surface.
B) become uniformly distributed on the sphere's outer surface.
C) become uniformly distributed on the sphere's inner surface.
D) clump together on the sphere's inner surface.

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Electrons repel each other due to their negative charge. When placed on a hollow metal sphere, they distribute themselves as far apart as possible, resulting in a uniform distribution on the sphere's outer surface. This is due to the conductive nature of metal, which allows electrons to move freely.

Several Electrons Are Placed on a Hollow Metal Sphere