Conducting Sphere Energy Calculation | R, q, and Vacuum | kq^2/(2R)

In summary, the conversation is about finding the energy associated with a conducting sphere of radius R and charge q surrounded by a vacuum. The formula for the energy is given by u=kq^2/(2R). The person asking for help is struggling with understanding the concept of energy and is looking for guidance on where to find information on it.
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Homework Statement



Show that the energy associated with a conducting sphere of radius R and charge q surronded by a vacuum is given by u=kq^2/(2R).

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i couldn't do anything. what is u ?where does it come from i don't understand :( pls help me and sorry for my english i don't know perfect english
 
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Welcome to PF jennyyyy. U is just the name used to denote the energy you are asked to calculate:
Show that the energy u associated with a conducting sphere ... is given by [itex]k q^2 / (2 R)[/itex]

Are you using a book for your electrodynamics course, or lecture notes? Surely there must be something about energy in there, like a formula you could use.
 

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A HELP conducting sphere is used in a technique called impedance spectroscopy, where the electrical impedance of a material is measured at different frequencies. The sample is placed inside the sphere, and an alternating current is passed through it. The resulting voltage is then measured to determine the electrical properties of the sample.

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