Why must electrostatic field be normal to the surface at every point of a charged conductor?

Why must electrostatic field be normal to the surface at every point of a charged conductor?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

In the static situation, vector E has to ensure that the free charges on the surface do not experience any force.

4 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29

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