Electrostatics - sphere electric field

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric field intensity due to two concentric spheres with radii r1=6cm and r2=10cm, charged with Q1=-1nC and Q2=0.5nC. At a distance of 5cm from the center, the electric field (E1) is zero, as it lies within both spheres. At a distance of 14cm, the electric field can be calculated using the formula E=KQ/R², treating the spheres as point charges, or by applying Gauss's Law: EA=Q(enclosed)/(ε₀).

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Homework Statement


Two concentric spheres with radius r1=6cm and r2=10cm are charged with electric charges Q1=-1nC and Q2=0.5nC. Find the intensity of the electric field on distance 5cm and 14 cm from the center of the sphere.

I think they look something like this

tan19s.jpg


Please if anyone knows the solution. write it down.
I just need the start .. the formula.. i can do calculations by myself.

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



i may be wrong but here's my try
since the first distance d1=5cm
and the sphere sizes are larger so
d1<r1
d1<r2
E1=0
E2=0

there is no electric field inside sferes

what about the distance 14cm
 
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Agonche said:

Homework Statement


Two concentric spheres with radius r1=6cm and r2=10cm are charged with electric charges Q1=-1nC and Q2=0.5nC. Find the intensity of the electric field on distance 5cm and 14 cm from the center of the sphere.

I think they look something like this

tan19s.jpg


Please if anyone knows the solution. write it down.
I just need the start .. the formula.. i can do calculations by myself.

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



i may be wrong but here's my try
since the first distance d1=5cm
and the sphere sizes are larger so
d1<r1
d1<r2
E1=0
E2=0

there is no electric field inside sferes

what about the distance 14cm

For E field at 14cm, since this point is outside of the sphere,take the sphere as a point charge and calculate the E-field using E=KQ/R^2 (E-field of point charge)

an alternative view point will be to use gauss law, EA=Q(enclosed)/(epsilon nought)
manipulate the equation and solve for E.
 

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