Ah I think I get it. Since the electric field inside a conductor must be 0, there must exist a charge on the inner surface of the larger shell that is equal and opposite to 3.3 μC. Thus, the remaining charge is 91.6 - 3.3 = 88.3 μC. Is this what you are hinting at?gneill said:
Something like that, but take care... Sure, the inner shell's charge is matched and effectively "cancelled" by the charge on the inner surface of the outer shell. So what remains on the outer surface must be what Gauss's Law "sees" as the contained charge...The Blind Watchmaker said:
So if the question is asking for the "charge of the larger shell" it would be 91.6 + 3.3 μC, but since this question is only asking for the outer surface, the charge is taken to be 91.6 μC?gneill said:
Right!The Blind Watchmaker said:
It is 3 AM here but thanks!gneill said:
Gauss's Law is a fundamental law in electromagnetism that describes the relationship between electric charges and the electric field they produce.
Gauss's Law can be used to rectify logic by providing a framework for understanding and solving problems related to electric charges and their interactions. By following the mathematical principles of Gauss's Law, one can arrive at logical and consistent conclusions.
The key components of Gauss's Law are the electric flux, which is a measure of the amount of electric field passing through a given surface, and the electric charge enclosed within that surface.
Gauss's Law helps us understand electric fields by providing a mathematical relationship between electric charges and the electric field they produce. It allows us to calculate the strength and direction of the electric field at any point in space.
Yes, Gauss's Law is a general law that can be applied to all situations involving electric charges. However, it is most useful for situations with high levels of symmetry, as it simplifies the calculations and allows for easier application of the law.
