Physics · Conductors and insulators, dielectrics and electric polarization
For an irregularly shaped charged conductor the potential is :
For an irregularly shaped charged conductor the potential is :
- A. more at the flat parts
- B. more at the spherical parts
- C. more at the sharp edges
- D. same everywhere
Step-by-step solution
In electrostatic equilibrium, any conductor is an equipotential. The electric field inside is zero, so the potential is constant throughout the conductor and on its surface, regardless of shape irregularities.
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