Difference between uniform conducting and non-conducting spheres with Gauss's Law

[Cisneros778]

Homework Statement

What is the difference between a uniform conducting sphere and a uniform non-conducting sphere? I'm studying the Gauss's Law right now.

 

[Simon Bridge]

In a conducting sphere the charges are free to move around.

 

[Cisneros778]

So how would this affect the electric fields?

 

[Simon Bridge]

Electric field inside a closed conductor is zero. Field close to a conductor is perpendicular to the conductor. Since you've started Gauss' Law these things will be covered soon.