Calculating Charge on a Sphere Given Radius & Potential

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The charge on a conducting sphere can be calculated using the formula V = Q/R, where V represents the electric potential, Q is the charge, and R is the radius of the sphere. This relationship is fundamental in electrostatics and directly links the charge to the potential and radius of the sphere. Understanding this formula allows for straightforward calculations of charge when the radius and potential are known.

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  • Basic understanding of electrostatics
  • Familiarity with the concepts of electric potential and charge
  • Knowledge of the formula V = Q/R
  • Understanding of conducting spheres in physics
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I feel like the answer is staring me in the face, and no doubt it is

But how do I find the charge on a conducting sphere, given its radius and potential? :cry:
 
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