College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 18, Problem 48P
& Sphere capacitance A metal sphere of radius R has an electric charge + q on it. Determine an expression for the electric potential V on the sphere's surface. Use the definition of capacitance to show that the capacitance of this isolated sphere is R/k, where k is the constant used in Coulomb**#x2019;s law. (Hint Assume the other plate is infinitely far away).
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