Classical Electrodynamics · Problem 1.16

Boundary-Value Problems in Electrostatics: I — John David Jackson

Physics — E&M · uncharged-conductor-lowers-energy

Problem

Prove the following theorem: If a number of conducting surfaces are fixed in position with a given total charge on each, the introduction of an uncharged, insulated conductor into the region bounded by the surfaces lowers the electrostatic energy.

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