Calculating Charge at Point A Outside a Charged Sphere: Gauss Law Explained

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The discussion revolves around calculating the charge at a point outside a charged sphere using Gauss's Law. The problem involves a sphere with a specified radius and electric charge density, and a point located at a distance from the sphere's center.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the application of Gauss's Law and question the nature of the charge density involved. There are inquiries about the appropriateness of the question and whether it is seeking the electric field strength instead of charge.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some have provided insights into the application of Gauss's Law, while others express confusion about the question's intent.

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There is uncertainty regarding the type of charge density (linear, area, or volumetric) and how it relates to the enclosed charge. Additionally, the clarity of the question itself is questioned by some participants.

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If I have a sphere and that has radius r and electric charge density of x
Then outside the sphere , in void (permittivity=[tex]\epsilon 0[/tex]) , a point A which is at r+a distance from the sphere's center . What is the charge at point A ?

Ok i tried this at exam in a way with Gauss law,but it seems it was no good ... so I'm curious how is made
 
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Gauss's Law works, how did you attempt it? [tex]\int E \cdot dA = \frac{Q_{enc}}{\epsilon_0}[/tex]

what type of charge density is it? linear, area or volumetric... either case you need to convert the enclosed charge term to its density form.
 
Luhter said:
What is the charge at point A ?
This question is nonsensical (or trivial if all of the charge is described by the problem statement).
 
I'm curious, which physics is this?
 
I suppose the question is actually asking for electric field strength?
 

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