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Why do electric c​harges leak at the sharp edges of a conductor..i knw tat charges recide more on sharp edges of conductor but why do they leak

Why do electric c​harges leak at the sharp edges of a conductor..i knw tat charges recide more on sharp edges of conductor but why do they leak

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geetesh
20 Points
6 years ago
because sigma is inversely proportional to radius of curvature . and sharp sharp point consist of small radius of curvature. here sigma represent surface charge density
Vikas TU
14149 Points
6 years ago
Here the surface thickness of the charge is meant by sigma (σ). What's more, as we as a whole realize that sigma is contrarily corresponding to the sweep of curvature(R) 
That is σ α 1/R 
Subsequently surface thickness is least where the range ebb and flow is greatest. What's more, at the sharp focuses, its sweep at the sharp end is least that is the reason the charges leaks through the finish of the conductor.

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