There are two conduction spheres shown in the figure above, the larger sphere has a radius of R and the smaller one's radius is one quarter as big R/4. The larger sphere is initially positively charged to Qo = +50.0 nC and the smaller sphere is initially un-charged. The spheres are then brought into contact and the charge allowed to redistribute itself over both spheres until static equilibrium is reached.

College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
icon
Related questions
Question

Can you help me calculate the surface electrical potential of each sphere before contact was made. Assume both spheres are initially very far away from each other, and let R = 0.5 m.

I am trying to figure out whether the electric potential gradient inside the smaller sphere increased, decreased, or stayed the same before compared to after contact was made. Why or why not?

Calculate final surface electrical potential of each sphere after contact is made.

Please show your steps so I can note this in my notebook.

before
after
Qo = +50nC
OnC
+ Q2
There are two conduction spheres shown in the figure above, the larger sphere has a radius of R
and the smaller one's radius is one quarter as big R/4. The larger sphere is initially positively
charged to Qo = +50.0 nC and the smaller sphere is initially un-charged. The spheres are then
brought into contact and the charge allowed to redistribute itself over both spheres until static
equilibrium is reached.
Transcribed Image Text:before after Qo = +50nC OnC + Q2 There are two conduction spheres shown in the figure above, the larger sphere has a radius of R and the smaller one's radius is one quarter as big R/4. The larger sphere is initially positively charged to Qo = +50.0 nC and the smaller sphere is initially un-charged. The spheres are then brought into contact and the charge allowed to redistribute itself over both spheres until static equilibrium is reached.
Expert Solution
Step 1

Physics homework question answer, step 1, image 1

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Electric field
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:
9780133969290
Author:
Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:
PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:
9781107189638
Author:
Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:
9780321820464
Author:
Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
Physics
ISBN:
9780134609034
Author:
Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:
PEARSON