Electricity(Electric potential)

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The electric potential remains constant in a conductor at equilibrium due to the uniform distribution of charge within the conductor. If the electric potential were not constant, electrons would experience a net force, leading to movement and thus violating the condition of equilibrium. The concept of equilibrium in this context refers to a state where the electric potential is uniform, ensuring no electric field exists within the conductor.

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  • Understanding of electric potential and electric fields
  • Basic knowledge of conductors and their properties
  • Familiarity with the concept of equilibrium in physics
  • Knowledge of electron behavior in electric fields
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Why is the electric potential constant in a conductor that is at equilibrium?
 
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hi marvelous! :smile:
marvelous said:
Why is the electric potential constant in a conductor that is at equilibrium?

hint: suppose it wasn't constant in a conductor …

what would happen to an electrron? :wink:​
 
marvelous said:
Why is the electric potential constant in a conductor that is at equilibrium?

I could also ask you what you mean by "equilibrium" - the definition should involve the word "potential". :smile:
 

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