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r_s is the radius of a sphere volume equals ...
what is volume per conduction electron?
Calculating Sphere Volume with Conductive Electrons
In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of volume in relation to a sphere with radius r_s and the density of conduction electrons within that volume. Density is defined as the number of conduction electrons per unit volume, similar to the concept of population density.
r_s is the radius of a sphere volume equals ...
what is volume per conduction electron?
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what is this volume like?
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nhrock3 said:
Volume is like another other volume, it's a 3D region of space. In this case the region is taken to be sphere of radius r_n. And within that volume you have N number of conduction electrons.
Divide that and you get a density of conduction electrons per volume or vice-versa.
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"Divide that and you get a density of conduction electrons per volume or vice-versa."
divide what?and by what?
density is a mass divided by volume
there is no such thing here
divide what?and by what?
density is a mass divided by volume
there is no such thing here
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sophiecentaur
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Density, in this case, refers to the number (not the mass) per unit volume. It (or the reciprocal) tells you how much room a conduction electron has 'to itself' or the space between conduction electrons.
When we talk of Population Density, we don't mean the Mass, either. It's a fairly common English / Technical use of the term density.
When we talk of Population Density, we don't mean the Mass, either. It's a fairly common English / Technical use of the term density.
1. How do you calculate the volume of a sphere with conductive electrons?
To calculate the volume of a sphere with conductive electrons, you will need to use the formula V = 4/3πr^3, where V is the volume, π is the constant pi, and r is the radius of the sphere. This formula assumes that the electrons are evenly distributed throughout the sphere.
2. What is the significance of conductive electrons in the calculation of sphere volume?
Conductive electrons play a crucial role in determining the volume of a sphere. This is because the volume of a sphere is directly proportional to the number of electrons present in it. The more conductive electrons a sphere has, the larger its volume will be.
3. Can the volume of a sphere with conductive electrons be measured directly?
No, the volume of a sphere with conductive electrons cannot be measured directly. This is because electrons are incredibly small and cannot be observed or measured individually. Instead, their presence and distribution can be inferred through various calculations and experiments.
4. How do you determine the number of conductive electrons in a given sphere?
The number of conductive electrons in a sphere can be determined through various methods, such as Coulomb's law, electron counting techniques, or by measuring the sphere's charge and electric field. These methods can provide an estimate of the number of electrons present in the sphere.
5. Can the calculation of sphere volume with conductive electrons be applied to real-life scenarios?
Yes, the calculation of sphere volume with conductive electrons has many practical applications. For example, it is used in the field of materials science to determine the volume of nanoparticles, which are made up of conductive electrons. It is also used in physics to understand the behavior of charged particles in a spherical geometry.
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