We Give the Same Charge to a Metal Sphere of Radius

question 56

Multiple Choice

We give the same charge to a metal sphere of radius R and a metal cone of radius R and height 2R. The shaded regions in the figure are of equal area. Which region has the greatest surface charge density?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) All have equal charge densities.