Concept explainers
(a)
The electric field and electric potential at
(a)
Answer to Problem 32P
The electric field at
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The radius of the spherical conductor is
In any
Therefore, at
Write the expression to calculate the electric potential.
Here,
Substitute
Thus, the electric potential is
Conclusion:
Therefore, the electric field at
(b)
The electric field and electric potential at
(b)
Answer to Problem 32P
The electric field at
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The radius of the spherical conductor is
Write the expression to calculate the electric field intensity.
Here,
Substitute
Thus, the electric field at
Write the expression to calculate the electric potential.
Substitute
Thus, the electric potential is
Conclusion:
Therefore, the electric field at
(c)
The electric field and electric potential at
(c)
Answer to Problem 32P
The electric field at
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The radius of the spherical conductor is
Write the expression to calculate the electric field intensity.
Here,
Substitute
Thus, the electric field at
Write the expression to calculate the electric potential.
Substitute
Thus, the electric potential is
Conclusion:
Therefore, the electric field at
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