Calculate Nuclear Potential: Z Protons, Radius R

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The discussion centers on calculating the electric potential at the center of a nucleus containing Z protons uniformly distributed within a sphere of radius R. The potential is derived from the formula for the electric potential inside a uniformly charged sphere, which is given by V = (1/4πε₀) * (Z * e) / R, where e is the elementary charge. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying physics concepts and encourage users to engage with lecture notes and relevant textbooks to grasp the topic effectively.

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Hi, I have a question I really need the answer to this immediately please please help me I am really stressed out:

Question = A nucleus contains Z protons which on average are uniformly distributed throughout a tiny sphere of radius R. Find the potential (relative to infinity) at the center of the nucleus. Assume that there are no electrons or other charged particle in the vicinity of this bare nucleus.

Please if someone answers and explains it to me I will worship them. Please help!
 
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What can I do I am new to this topic and don't know much about it.
 
luckyducky said:
What can I do I am new to this topic and don't know much about it.

Then maybe read the lecture notes and the book once or twice again. Then you do an attempt to solution, and write down all relations that you know of.

You just have to find the electric potential at the centre of a uniformed charged sphere of radius R with charge z times the proton charge.
 

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