Why is the charge distribution in an electrode no longer uniform if other electrodes are present?

Question

Why is the charge distribution in an electrode no longer uniform if other electrodes are present?

Answer 1

Charges have fields that interact with and influence other charges. Charge-distribution behaves differently for electrical conductors and non-conductors... electrodes conduct well so their electrons are much more "free-roaming" than electrons that are part of a non-conductor. In reaction to electric fields brought about by other near by charge(s) they will rearrange their distribution! Note: only in the absence of other near by charge(s) will the charge distribution in conductor be completely uniform!

See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostat...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostat...

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