a. Review the method of calculating the electrostatic potential for a conducting sphere. Now since the whole conductor is an equipotential surface, lind the ratio of charge on sphere I to the charge on sphere 2: Q1/Q2. b. Find the ratio of surface charge density on sphere 1 to sphere 2: 01/02. c. Find the ratio of electric field strength on sphere 1 to sphere 2: E1/E2.

a. Review the method of calculating the electrostatic potential for a conducting sphere. Now since the whole conductor is an equipotential surface, lind the ratio of charge on sphere I to the charge on sphere 2: Q1/Q2. b. Find the ratio of surface charge density on sphere 1 to sphere 2: 01/02. c. Find the ratio of electric field strength on sphere 1 to sphere 2: E1/E2.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter26: Electric Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 52PQ

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