Electric Field of a Charged Spherical shell

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves calculating the electric field generated by a charged solid sphere and a concentric conducting spherical shell. The specific radii of interest are within and outside the shell, with given charges for both the sphere and the shell.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the calculation of enclosed charge and its implications for the electric field at different radii. There is a focus on the application of Gauss's Law and the correct interpretation of the charge distribution.

Discussion Status

The discussion has seen some clarification regarding the use of enclosed charge in the calculations. One participant expresses understanding after receiving hints, indicating a productive exchange of ideas without reaching a final solution.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating the implications of charge distribution and the application of Gauss's Law, with some uncertainty about the correct values to use for enclosed charge in different scenarios.

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Homework Statement



A solid conducting sphere of radius 2.00 cm has a charge 6.70 µC. A conducting spherical shell of inner radius 4.00 cm and outer radius 5.00 cm is concentric with the solid sphere and has a charge -3.50 µC. Find the electric field at the folowing radii from the center of this charge configuration.

a) r = 3 cm
b) r = 7 cm

Homework Equations



E = Q(inside) / (4 * pie * Eo * r^2)

Eo = 8.85 * 10^ -12

The Attempt at a Solution



Q(inside) is just 6.7 uc - 3.5 uc = 3.2 uc

I just plug in r to the equation to solve for E

It's wrong, please give me some hints. Thank You
 
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that Q inside you calculated...

would you that value of Q in both questions??


remember enclosed charge
 
Gauss's Law: \int_\text{closed surface} \vec E. d\vec S = q_\text{enclosed}/\epsilon_0
 
Ohh I understand it now, thank you very much
 

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