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If a charge is placed on a conductor having a pointed end, then

1. the charge gets accumulated at the points
2. the charge gets distributed around the conductor
3. the charge collects inside the conductor
4. the charge gets dissipated to the surrounding

Correct answer: the charge gets accumulated at the points

Solution

On a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium, excess charge resides on the surface and concentrates where the radius of curvature is smallest. A pointed end has the greatest curvature, so charge accumulates there most strongly.

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