A metal sphere of radius 5.00 cm is initially uncharged. How many electrons would have to be placed on the sphere to produce an electric field of magnitude 1.43 x 105 N/C at a point 8.60 cm from the center of the sphere? electrons

A metal sphere of radius 5.00 cm is initially uncharged. How many electrons would have to be placed on the sphere to produce an electric field of magnitude 1.43 x 105 N/C at a point 8.60 cm from the center of the sphere? electrons

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