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A 5-cm radius conducting sphere has a charge density of 2 x 10 c/m2 on its surface. Its electric potential at the surface (in V), relative to the potential far away, is:

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17P: Two particles each with charge +2.00 C are located on the x axis. One is at x = 1.00 m, and the...

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A 5-cm radius conducting sphere has a charge density of 2 x 10 C/m2 on its surface. Its
electric potential at the surface (in v), relative to the potential far away, is:
5 cm
2.3 x 10
22x101
72x10

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