The discussion revolves around the behavior of charges when a positively charged metal object is placed in contact with the interior of an isolated conducting spherical shell that carries a negative charge. Participants explore three cases based on the magnitude of the positive charge relative to the negative charge.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants actively questioning assumptions and seeking clarification on the behavior of charges. Some guidance has been provided regarding the nature of charge movement and the implications of contact between conductors, but no consensus has been reached on the specifics of charge distribution.
Participants are considering the implications of different charge magnitudes and the initial states of the conductors involved. There is a focus on understanding how charges interact when conductors are brought into contact, and the discussion includes references to hints from external sources.
They are going to get as far from each other as possible.Chestermiller said:are they going to get as far from each other as possible?
Because they can migrate from the small conductor to the spherical shell, and thereby get further apart.gracy said:They are going to get as far from each other as possible.
But why on the outer surface of the spherical shell not on the small conductor?