Question

Is it necessary that the surface charge density of a charged conductor should be the same at all points?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Surface charge density is defined as the charge present per unit area of the surface.
2. So, surface charge density depends on the area of the surface.
3. Due to this surface charge density depends on the curvature of the surface.
4. If the curvature of the surface is uniform then surface charge density will be uniform.
5. And if the curvature is non-uniform then surface charge density will be non-uniform.
6. So, it is not necessary that the surface charge density of a charged conductor should not be the same at all points.