General physics electrostatics problem

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Start date Apr 27, 2010
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The problem involves a conducting spherical shell with a charge of 0 x 10^-9 C and an inner point charge of -1.9 x 10^-9 C located at its center. To determine the electric field at a distance of 1.3 m from the center, Gauss's Law is applicable. The electric field outside the shell can be calculated by considering the total enclosed charge, which is the point charge since the shell's charge does not contribute to the field outside. The configuration results in an electric field that can be derived from the point charge's influence. Understanding the application of Gauss's Law is crucial for solving this electrostatics problem.

Apr 27, 2010

fionashrek

Homework Statement

Charge 0 x 10-9 C is placed on a conducting spherical shell that has an inner radius of 4.8 cm and an outer radius of 6.2 cm. A point charge (-1.9) x 10-9 C is placed inside the shell, at the center. What is the magnitude of the electric field of this configuration, at a distance 1.3 m from the center of the shell?

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Apr 27, 2010

zachzach

Gauss's Law anyone?

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