How to Rank Charge Density of Conductive Spheres?

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The discussion revolves around the ranking of charge densities at various points on three conductive spheres, where Sphere 1 has a net positive charge, Sphere 2 has a net negative charge, and Sphere 3 has a net positive charge. The participants are tasked with determining the charge density at labeled points A to E after Sphere 2 is moved toward Sphere 3, which is positively charged.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the effects of the charges on each other, particularly how Sphere 3 influences Sphere 2 and the distribution of charge at various points. There are attempts to visualize the charge distribution based on the movement of the spheres and their interactions.

Discussion Status

Some participants express confusion regarding the charge densities and the effects of the spheres touching. There are multiple interpretations of how the charges redistribute, and while some guidance has been offered, no consensus has been reached on the final rankings of charge densities.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the assumption that all spheres are conductors and are considering the implications of their initial positions and movements. The hint provided suggests imagining the scenario with Sphere 1 removed to better understand the interactions between Spheres 2 and 3.

  • #61
isukatphysics69 said:
C>E>D>A>B>0

@SammyS @Delta²
Golly! I thought you had tried that previously !
 
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  • #62
isukatphysics69 said:
C>E>D>A>B>0

@SammyS @Delta²
I had suggested that back at post #49 and I thought you had tried it.

Still I don't like it that much. The charge on sphere 1 must be much much much smaller than the charge in sphere 3 in order for this to be true.
 

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