A solid insulating sphere of radius a carries a net positive charge Q. A conducting spherical shell on inner radius b and outer c carries a net charge -6Q. The charge on the inner surface of the shell is: A) Q B) -Q C) -2Q D) +2Q The charge on the outer surface is: Figure 3 A)+Q B) -Q C) -6Q D) -5Q

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A solid insulating sphere of radius a carries a net positive
charge Q. A conducting spherical shell on inner radius b and
outer c carries a net charge -6Q. The charge on the inner
surface of the shell is:
A) Q
B) -Q
C) -2Q
D) +2Q
The charge on the outer surface is:
Figure 3
A)+ Q
B) -Q
C)-6Q
D) -5Q
Transcribed Image Text:A solid insulating sphere of radius a carries a net positive charge Q. A conducting spherical shell on inner radius b and outer c carries a net charge -6Q. The charge on the inner surface of the shell is: A) Q B) -Q C) -2Q D) +2Q The charge on the outer surface is: Figure 3 A)+ Q B) -Q C)-6Q D) -5Q
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