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Determine the polarizability of a wire segment.

 
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Sep15-12, 05:25 PM   #1
 

Determine the polarizability of a wire segment.


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

The center of the spherical metal ball of
radius R, carrying a negative charge -Q, is
located a distance r from the center of a short,
thin, neutral copper wire of length L. The
induced charges at the two ends of the wire is
ħq. Determine the polarizability of the wire
segment which has a length L = 0.0105 m.

2. Relevant equations

E = k*2qL/r^3
F = qE
E(dipole) = k*2*alpha*E(sphere)/r^3

3. The attempt at a solution

I am given so many variables that I could not find a way to get any values from these equations.
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Sep16-12, 01:11 PM   #2
 
Bump, this question is driving me crazy, I would love some input.
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