Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Conducting sheets are materials that allow charges to move freely within them due to their high conductivity. They can redistribute charges on their surface and shield external electric fields.
Related terms
Conductor: A conductor is any material that allows charges to move freely within it due to its high conductivity.
A Faraday cage is an enclosure made of conducting material that blocks external static electric fields by redistributing charges on its surface.
Grounding: Grounding refers to connecting an object or system directly into Earth's conductive surface, providing safety by redirecting excess electrical charge away from sensitive components.