A point charge q is at the center of a spherical shell of radius 15.0 cm carrying charge Q distributed uniformly over its surface. The electric field 7.50 cm from the center has magnitude 1.57 MN/C and points inward. The electric field 23.8 cm from the center has magnitude 3.88 MN/C and points outward. Find the point charge q, and the charge Q on the shell.

A point charge q is at the center of a spherical shell of radius 15.0 cm carrying charge Q distributed uniformly over its surface. The electric field 7.50 cm from the center has magnitude 1.57 MN/C and points inward. The electric field 23.8 cm from the center has magnitude 3.88 MN/C and points outward. Find the point charge q, and the charge Q on the shell.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter24: Electric Fields

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Problem 61PQ: A total charge Q is distributed uniformly on a metal ring of radius R. a. What is the magnitude of...

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