Four metal conductors having different shapes

$1.$  A sphere     $2.$  Cylindrical

$3.$  Pear            $4.$  Lightning conductor

are mounted on insulating stands and charged. The one which is best suited to retain the charges for a longer time is

  • A

    $1$

  • B

    $2$

  • C

    $3$

  • D

    $4$

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