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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is the electrostatic potential of a solid spherical conductor with non-zero charge greatest on the surface?

OpenStudy (radar):

Like charges repel and the charges move as far away from each other as far as the can dispersing over the widest area. They wouldn't want to concentrate themselves in the center because of their repelling behavior.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks, I should have thought of that!

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