A certain amount of excess charge is transferred a conducting sphere with a diameter of 30 cm such that the electric potential at the center of the sphere is equal to 2.5 kV. Determine the electric potential at a point outside of the sphere with a distance of 5 cm from its surface.

A certain amount of excess charge is transferred a conducting sphere with a diameter of 30 cm such that the electric potential at the center of the sphere is equal to 2.5 kV. Determine the electric potential at a point outside of the sphere with a distance of 5 cm from its surface.

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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