Charge distribution over concentric spherical shells

In summary, the concept of charge distribution over concentric spherical shells refers to how electric charge is distributed over the surface of a spherical shell surrounding a charged object. This distribution is influenced by the electric field of the object and can be calculated using Gauss's law. The charge on each shell is directly proportional to its radius, with the outermost shell having the most charge. This distribution is significant because it allows for an easy calculation of the electric field and potential outside the object. The distribution also affects the strength and direction of the electric field and potential at any point outside the object, with the electric field decreasing and the potential increasing with distance. However, this method cannot be used to calculate the electric field and potential inside the charged object, which must
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Homework Statement



three concnetric conducting spherical shells are there with charges +4Q on innermost shell,-2Q on middle shell and -5Q on outermost shell. what is the charge distribution and charge on inner side of outermost shell?

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The Attempt at a Solution

the ans is -2Q on inner side of outermost shell.
 
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sirisha kotik said:
wht is the chrge

Could you please write it in English? And show what you attempted to solve the problem.


ehild
 
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ehild said:
Could you please write it in English? And show what you attempted to solve the problem.


ehild
got the ans .
 

1. What is the concept of charge distribution over concentric spherical shells?

The concept of charge distribution over concentric spherical shells refers to the way in which electric charge is distributed over the surface of a spherical shell that surrounds a charged object. This distribution is influenced by the electric field of the charged object and can be calculated using Gauss's law.

2. How is the charge distributed over concentric spherical shells?

The charge on each spherical shell is directly proportional to the radius of the shell. This means that the further away the shell is from the charged object, the less charge it will have. The total charge on the shell is also dependent on the charge of the object and the distance between the object and the shell.

3. What is the significance of concentric spherical shells in charge distribution?

Concentric spherical shells are important in charge distribution because they allow for a simple and accurate calculation of the electric field and potential at any point outside the charged object. This is possible because the electric field inside a spherical shell is zero, so the only contribution to the electric field comes from the outermost shell.

4. How does the charge distribution over concentric spherical shells affect the electric field and potential outside the charged object?

The charge distribution over concentric spherical shells determines the strength and direction of the electric field and potential at any point outside the charged object. The electric field decreases with distance from the object, while the potential increases. The distribution also affects the shape of the electric field lines, which are perpendicular to the shells and point away from the positively charged object and towards the negatively charged object.

5. Can the charge distribution over concentric spherical shells be used to calculate the electric field and potential inside the charged object?

No, the charge distribution over concentric spherical shells only applies to the electric field and potential outside the charged object. Inside the object, the charge is not distributed over spherical shells and the electric field and potential must be calculated using other methods such as Coulomb's law or the principle of superposition.

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