Voltage on a electrostatic charged sphere

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between voltage and distance for a sphere, and the effect of placing a metal box in contact with the sphere. It is unclear what is being measured and whether applying voltage to a metallic object from a battery can produce static charge.
  • #1
abdo799
169
4
I understand that voltage depends on how far the electrons are, so for a sphere it would be q*k / r.
But what if a sphere with 100kv , then we put with contact to it a metal box , becoming on body, will the volt remain 100kv
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
100kV relative to what?
What is the position of the box relative to the sphere?

I guess no, but for me it is not clear what you want to measure.
 
  • #3
Hello people... Charged body has an voltage.. But the reverse...can applying voltage to a metallic object from a battery who's other terminal is grounded produce static charge on that metallic object??
 
  • #4
Yes (but the charge will be tiny with batteries).

Please start a new thread for your own questions.
 

What is the voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere?

The voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere is the measure of the potential difference between the sphere and a reference point in space.

How is the voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere calculated?

The voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere can be calculated using the equation V = k(Q/R), where k is the Coulomb's constant, Q is the charge on the sphere, and R is the radius of the sphere.

Does the voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere depend on the charge distribution?

Yes, the voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere can vary depending on the distribution of charge on the surface of the sphere. For example, a sphere with a uniform charge distribution will have a different voltage than a sphere with a non-uniform charge distribution.

What factors affect the voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere?

The voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere can be affected by the amount of charge on the sphere, the distance between the sphere and a reference point, and the dielectric constant of the surrounding medium.

How is the voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere related to its electric field?

The voltage on an electrostatic charged sphere is directly proportional to its electric field. In other words, as the voltage increases, the electric field around the sphere also increases.

Similar threads

  • Electromagnetism
Replies
2
Views
756
Replies
11
Views
861
Replies
1
Views
752
Replies
4
Views
1K
Replies
1
Views
755
Replies
8
Views
875
Replies
2
Views
925
Replies
11
Views
2K
Replies
4
Views
440
Replies
16
Views
366
Back
Top