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psmurty2000
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I know that Electrostatic Potential at a point due to a point charge is defined as the amount of work done in bringing a unit positive charge to that point (working against the electric force)
But, I am unable to reconcile this definition with the phrases like "Potential of a conductor"
More specifically, I read that "The potential of a conductor increases as we deposit more charges on it"
First of all, what is meant by potential of a conductor? Potential due to what?
Secondly, why should the potential increase linearly with the charge?
If someone could answer, I would appreciate it
Thankyou
P.S.Murty
But, I am unable to reconcile this definition with the phrases like "Potential of a conductor"
More specifically, I read that "The potential of a conductor increases as we deposit more charges on it"
First of all, what is meant by potential of a conductor? Potential due to what?
Secondly, why should the potential increase linearly with the charge?
If someone could answer, I would appreciate it
Thankyou
P.S.Murty