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Surface charge distribution on conductors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

In electrostatic equilibrium, all excess charge on a solid conductor resides on the outer surface, with none in the interior.

AP course connection

Topic 10.3: 10.3 Electric Fields

Unit 10

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