A thin spherical shell of radius R1, carries a total charge Q1 that is uni- formly distributed on its surface. A second, larger concentric thin shell of radius R2 carries a charge Q2 also uniformly distributed over the surface of the shell. Use Gauss’ law to find the electric field in the regions. (a) r< R1, (b) R1 0 and the electric field is zero for r > R2. Find the ratio Q1 /Q2.

A thin spherical shell of radius R1, carries a total charge Q1 that is uni- formly distributed on its surface. A second, larger concentric thin shell of radius R2 carries a charge Q2 also uniformly distributed over the surface of the shell. Use Gauss’ law to find the electric field in the regions. (a) r< R1, (b) R1 0 and the electric field is zero for r > R2. Find the ratio Q1 /Q2.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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Problem 73P: Two infinite, nonconducting sheets of charge are parallel to each other as shown in Figure P19.73....

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