Thomson's theorem

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Kelvin's_theorem
gptkbp:appliesTo conductors in electrostatic equilibrium
gptkbp:describes distribution of electric charge on conductors
gptkbp:field physics
electrostatics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomson's theorem
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:William_Thomson
gptkbp:publishedIn 19th century
gptkbp:relatedTo electrostatics
gptkbp:state the electrostatic energy is minimized when charge resides on the surface of a conductor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kelvin's_electrostatic_theorem
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7