Role of Electrostatic Energy for Distribution of Charges in Case of Earth-Connected Parallel Plate Capacitor

Electrostatic energy plays a fundamental role in driving the distribution of charges in a parallel plate capacitor. When any one plate of a parallel plate capacitor is earthed, then the Earth connection ensures that the system remains in stable equilibrium by influencing the charge accumulation on the plates to minimize the overall energy of the system. This communication explained the role of electrostatic energy for the distribution of charges in the case of an earth-connected parallel plate capacitor.