Uniform Electric Fields concept question

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A uniform electric field can be established within a spherical chamber by utilizing two large, uniformly charged plates, as discussed in the forum. An alternative method involves drilling a spherical cavity in a rectangular dielectric body and placing it between charged plates, which maintains uniformity within the cavity despite external field variations. These methods are essential for creating controlled electric environments in experimental setups.

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This is a concept question on a study guide I came across and I really didn't know how to answer it or think about it...I havn't seen anything like this question before

How could you prepare a spherical chamber that has a uniform electric field everywhere inside?
 
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lookingforhlp said:

Homework Statement



This is a concept question on a study guide I came across and I really didn't know how to answer it or think about it...I havn't seen anything like this question before

How could you prepare a spherical chamber that has a uniform electric field everywhere inside?
You can create a uniform electric field in the space between two large uniformly charged plates. I think that is the only way that you can create a uniform electric field.

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Drill a spherical hole in a rectangular dielectric body, put it between Andrew Mason's plates. The field inside will be uniform even while the field surrounding the spherical cavity isn't.
 

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