A solid conducting sphere of radius R has a uniform charge distribution, with a density = Ps * r / R where Ps is a constant and r the distance from the center of the sphere. Prove a) the total charge on the sphere is Q = πPsR ^ 3 b) the electric field of the sphere is given by E = (1 / 4πε0) * (Q / R ^ 4) * (r ^ 2)

A solid conducting sphere of radius R has a uniform charge distribution, with a density = Ps * r / R where Ps is a constant and r the distance from the center of the sphere. Prove a) the total charge on the sphere is Q = πPsR ^ 3 b) the electric field of the sphere is given by E = (1 / 4πε0) * (Q / R ^ 4) * (r ^ 2)

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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Problem 57P: A solid conducting sphere of radius 2.00 cm has a charge 8.00 μC. A conducting spherical shell of...

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