conducting sphere of radius R carries a net positive charge Q, uniformly distributed over the face of the sphere. Assuming that the electric potential is zero at an infinite distance, what he electric potential at a distance r R/6 from the center of the sphere?

conducting sphere of radius R carries a net positive charge Q, uniformly distributed over the face of the sphere. Assuming that the electric potential is zero at an infinite distance, what he electric potential at a distance r R/6 from the center of the sphere?

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Chapter25: Electric Potential

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A conducting sphere of radius R carries a net positive charge Q, uniformly distributed over the
surface of the sphere. Assuming that the electric potential is zero at an infinite distance, what
is the electric potential at a distance r R/6 from the center of the sphere?
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