1. Why is it important to avoid sharp edges or points on conductors used in high-voltage equipment? Relate the electric potential equation with electric ield to explain your answer. 2. You may have heard that one of the safer places to pe during a lightning storm is inside a car. Why would his be the case? Use the Gauss's Law to explain your answer. Use drawing or diagram to illustrate the electric field.

1. Why is it important to avoid sharp edges or points on conductors used in high-voltage equipment? Relate the electric potential equation with electric ield to explain your answer. 2. You may have heard that one of the safer places to pe during a lightning storm is inside a car. Why would his be the case? Use the Gauss's Law to explain your answer. Use drawing or diagram to illustrate the electric field.

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter5: Electric Charges And Fields

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Problem 86P: A thin conducing plate 2.0 m on a side is given a total charge of 10.0C . (a) What is the electric...

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