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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question
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On a non-spherical charged conductor at electrostatic equilibrium, where do charges tend to cluster more?
Options
A On flat surfaces, due to less repulsion.
B Uniformly across the entire surface.
C At pointed edges, due to reduced repulsive forces perpendicular to the surface.
Correct Answer
D In the interior of the conductor.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 18 explains: 'For a conductor that is not spherical, the charges are not uniformly distributed on the surface... They tend to then cluster more together at pointed edges (Fig.).'

Hint

Think about how the shape of a conductor affects the forces between charges on its surface.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: ELECTROSTATICS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 825 of 1819
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