Question
Question: A charge of Q coulomb is placed on a solid piece of metal of irregular shape. The charge will distri...
A charge of Q coulomb is placed on a solid piece of metal of irregular shape. The charge will distribute itself
A
Uniformly in the metal object
B
Uniformly on the surface of the object
C
Such that the potential energy of the system is minimized
D
Such that the total heat loss is minimised
Answer
Such that the potential energy of the system is minimized
Explanation
Solution
Potential energy depends upon the charge at peaks of irregularities. Since every event in the universe leads to the minimisation of energy.