How to Rank Charge Density of Conductive Spheres?

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The discussion centers on the ranking of charge density among three conductive spheres, where Sphere 1 has a net positive charge, Sphere 2 has a net negative charge, and Sphere 3 has a higher net positive charge. The correct ranking of charge density at points A through E is established as E > C > A > 0 > B > D. The interaction between the spheres, particularly the influence of Sphere 1 on Spheres 2 and 3 when they touch, is crucial for understanding the charge distribution. The net charge magnitudes are ranked as Sphere 3 > Sphere 2 > Sphere 1.

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  • Familiarity with concepts of net charge and charge density
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  • #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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