Hollow spherical earthed conductor

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving three concentric hollow conducting shells, where the innermost shell has a charge of +q, the outermost shell has a charge of -q, and the middle shell is earthed. The key equations relevant to solving this problem are the electric potential formula, v = kq/r, and the electric field formula, E = kq/r². Additionally, Gauss's Law is highlighted as a crucial tool for determining the charge distribution on the surfaces of the shells.

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Homework Statement



three concentric hollow conducting shells are there . inner most is given charge +q , outer most is given charge -q and middle one is earthed , then find charge appearing on all the surfaces ?

Homework Equations



v= k q / r , E=k q /r2

The Attempt at a Solution


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@mit said:

Homework Statement



three concentric hollow conducting shells are there . inner most is given charge +q , outer most is given charge -q and middle one is earthed , then find charge appearing on all the surfaces ?

Homework Equations



v= k q / r , E=k q /r2

The Attempt at a Solution


no attempt
Hello @mit. Welcome to PF !

Use the X2 icon for superscripts, which gives E=k q /r2 .

Another relevant equation/formula is Gauss's Law: ##\displaystyle \ \oint \vec{E}\cdot d\vec{A}=\frac{q_\text{enclosed}}{\epsilon_0}\ . ##

According to the rules of this Forum, you need to show an honest attempt before we can help you.

That attempt can be in the form of showing what you know about aspects of the problem.
In this case, you may want to mention how Gauss's Law might help with this problem.​
 

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