A sphere of radius, r = 2 cm, creates an electric field of strength, E = 3 N/C, at a distance, d = 5 cm from the centre of the sphere. Determine the electric charge on the sphere.
Question
A sphere of radius, r = 2 cm, creates an electric field of strength, E = 3 N/C, at a distance, d = 5 cm from the centre of the sphere. Determine the electric charge on the sphere.
Solution
To find the electric charge on the sphere, we can use Coulomb's Law. The formula for Coulomb's Law is:
E = kQ / r²
where: E is the electric field strength, k is Coulomb's constant (9 x 10^9 N m²/C²), Q is the charge we are trying to find, and r is the distance from the center of the sphere to the point where the electric field is measured.
We can rearrange the formula to solve for Q:
Q = E * r² / k
Substituting the given values:
Q = 3 N/C * (0.05 m)² / (9 x 10^9 N m²/C²)
Q = 0.0075 C / (9 x 10^9 N m²/C²)
Q = 8.33 x 10^-12 C
So, the electric charge on the sphere is approximately 8.33 x 10^-12 C.
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