Physics · Conductors and insulators, dielectrics and electric polarization
If a charge is placed on a conductor having a pointed end, then
If a charge is placed on a conductor having a pointed end, then
- A. the charge gets accumulated at the points
- B. the charge gets distributed around the conductor
- C. the charge collects inside the conductor
- D. the charge gets dissipated to the surrounding
Step-by-step solution
On a conductor, charges reside on the surface. At sharp points, the electric field is stronger, leading to a higher surface charge density to maintain equipotential. Thus, charge accumulates at the pointed ends.
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