Question

What is the defining characteristic of a uniform charge distribution?

Options

• Charge density is a function of position

• Charge density varies exponentially

• The charge is spread equally at every point

• Charge is distributed discretely

Answer 1

A uniform charge distribution is characterised by the property that charge is spread equally at every point. This means that the charge density (λ, σ, or ρ) remains constant throughout the distribution.