Calculating Electric Field Strength: +5.0810^-6 Charge at 0.3m from Sphere

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric field strength at a distance of 0.3m from the center of a small metal sphere carrying a charge of +5.0810^-6. The subject area is electrostatics, specifically focusing on electric fields generated by point charges.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the definition of electric field and its calculation, with one attempting to apply the formula involving two charges. Questions arise regarding the expression for electric field strength and the adequacy of the provided information.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes various interpretations of the problem, with some participants questioning the setup and definitions. One participant claims to have resolved the issue independently, indicating a potential direction for others.

Contextual Notes

There is a noted ambiguity regarding the application of the formula and the sufficiency of the information provided in the problem statement.

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Homework Statement


calculate the electric field strength 0.3m from the centre of a small metal sphere cArying a charge of +5.0810^-6


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The Attempt at a Solution


TRIED putting into f = q1q2k/d^2 with q1 and q2 both being the known charge, but did not work

any help is appreciated thanks
 
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How you define electric field?
 
i don't know what you mean the entire question is written out.
 
pat666 said:
i don't know what you mean the entire question is written out.
What is the expression for an electric field at a point d from a charge q?
In the problem only one charge is given.
 
not sure, that's the question given. maybe its not right.
 
dont worry i figured it out myself it was E = kq/d^2
thanks anyway.
 

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