88.Subject :- Physics The figure below shows the field that results when a conducting sphere is placed in a uniform external field.Ţ●SR(a) Find the field at P, inside the conductor.N/C(b) At which of the points R, S, or T is the field weakest?RSTAt which of these points is it strongest?RSTC/m²(c) Find the charge density on the surface of the conductor near R if the field at that point has magnitude 3.91 x 105N/C.

The figure below shows the field that results when a conducting sphere is placed in a uniform external field. Ţ (a) Find the field at P, inside the conductor. N/C R (b) At which of the points R, S, or T is the field weakest? R S T 00 At which of these points is it strongest? R S T C/m² (c) Find the charge density on the surface of the conductor near R if the field at that point has magnitude 3.91 x 105 N/C.

The figure below shows the field that results when a conducting sphere is placed in a uniform external field. Ţ (a) Find the field at P, inside the conductor. N/C R (b) At which of the points R, S, or T is the field weakest? R S T 00 At which of these points is it strongest? R S T C/m² (c) Find the charge density on the surface of the conductor near R if the field at that point has magnitude 3.91 x 105 N/C.

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