Electric charge is transferred to an irregular metallic disk as shown in the figure. If 1, 2, 3 and 4 are charge densities at given points then, choose the correct answer from the options given below: [figure]
- B and C Only
- A and C Only
- D and E Only
- A, B and C Only
Answer
(4) A, B and C Only
Solution
On a charged conductor, surface charge density is larger where the radius of curvature is smaller ( 1r).
The pointed top ( 1) has the smallest radius of curvature 1 is the largest.
The bottom ( 3) is more sharply curved than the sides, where the outline follows the larger dashed circle ( 2, 4).
2 and 4 lie on parts of equal curvature 2 = 4.
1 > 3 > 2 = 4
A: 1 > 3; 2 = 4 — correct
B: 1 > 2; 3 > 4 — correct
C: 1 > 3 > 2 = 4 — correct
D and E — incorrect
Answer: (4)