Electrostatics is the branch of physics that studies the interactions between electric charges at rest. It relates to geometry by using mathematical concepts and principles to describe and analyze the behavior of electric charges in space.
Electric potential is a measure of the potential energy of a charged particle in an electric field, while electric field is a measure of the force experienced by a charged particle in an electric field.
Coulomb's Law is used to calculate the force between two point charges, given their magnitudes and distance between them. It is an important tool in basic electrostatics to understand and predict the behavior of electric charges.
Symmetry in electrostatics refers to the balance or equality in the distribution of electric charges in a system. It is used to simplify and solve problems by taking advantage of the symmetrical properties of a system.
The geometry of conductors plays a crucial role in determining the distribution of electric charges on their surfaces. Charges tend to accumulate on sharp points and edges, while they spread out evenly on smooth surfaces due to the repulsive forces between like charges.