Understanding the Electric Field and Potential of Spheres

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The discussion focuses on understanding the electric field and potential of uniformly charged and hollow spheres. For a uniformly charged sphere, both inside and outside, Gauss's Law is essential for determining the electric field. The electric field inside the sphere is zero, while outside it follows the formula k*charge/distance^2. The potential inside the sphere is constant and equal to the potential at the surface, while outside it decreases with distance according to k*charge/distance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of showing work in calculations, adhering to forum rules.
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Can anyone please help me out...
what is the electric field and potential of a uniformly charged sphere...both inside and outside...
also the same for hollow sphere..
pleasez
 
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You really must show SOME work, its the rules of the forums.

To get you started...

HINT: Spheres have the same symmetry a POINT charges. What are the formulas and laws you can use to find Fields and Potentials?
For inside the sphere, think GAUSS'S LAW.
 
for field it is k*charge/distance^2 and potential is k*charge/distance
where k is a constant
 

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