The discussion revolves around the concept of grounding a shell and its implications for electrical charge. Participants explore whether grounding a shell results in it being devoid of electrical charge, examining various scenarios and definitions related to charge and grounding.
Participants express differing views on whether grounding a shell results in it having no charge. The discussion remains unresolved, with multiple competing perspectives on the implications of grounding.
There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of charge and grounding, as well as the specific context of the shell being referenced. Some assumptions about the scenarios and sequences of events are not fully articulated.
You mean with non zero net charge?ehild said:
Simple example: hollow conducting sphere with a charge Q at the center, so a mirror charge of -Q on the inside. If it's neutral there is +Q on the outside. If the outside is then grounded,, the +Q flows away. The outside is at zero potential, but the shell has net charge -Q.gracy said: