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A shell with a charge of -5.0E-6 C at the center. What will the charge be on the inner surface of the shell? The outer?
The charges on the outer and inner shell represent the distribution of electric charge on a spherical object. The outer shell has a negative charge while the inner shell has a positive charge, and the center has a negative charge.
The electric field is affected by the charges on the outer and inner shell in a few ways. The negative charge on the outer shell creates an outward electric field, while the positive charge on the inner shell creates an inward electric field. The negative charge at the center also creates an outward electric field, but with a weaker magnitude compared to the outer shell.
The negative charge at the center is due to the principle of charge conservation. In this scenario, the total charge on the outer and inner shell is equal, but opposite in sign. Therefore, to maintain a neutral overall charge, there must be a negative charge at the center.
The charge distribution on the outer and inner shell affects the potential energy of the object by creating a potential difference between the outer and inner shell. This potential difference is responsible for the electric field and the movement of charged particles, resulting in potential energy changes.
Yes, the charges on the outer and inner shell can change over time due to various factors such as external electric fields, contact with other charged objects, and redistribution of charges within the object. However, the total charge on the outer and inner shell will always remain equal and opposite for a neutral object.