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Lightning can be studied with a Van de Graaff generator, which consists of a spherical dome on which charge is
continuously deposited by a moving belt. Charge can be added until the electric field at the surface of the dome becomes
equal to the dielectric strength of air. Any more charge leaks off in sparks as shown in the figure below. Assume the dome
has a diameter of 40.0 cm and is surrounded by dry air with a "breakdown" electric field of 3.00 x 10° V/m.
(a) What is the maximum potential of the dome?
3e5 X
Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check
each step carefully. kV
(b) What is the maximum charge on the dome?
µC
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Transcribed Image Text:Lightning can be studied with a Van de Graaff generator, which consists of a spherical dome on which charge is continuously deposited by a moving belt. Charge can be added until the electric field at the surface of the dome becomes equal to the dielectric strength of air. Any more charge leaks off in sparks as shown in the figure below. Assume the dome has a diameter of 40.0 cm and is surrounded by dry air with a "breakdown" electric field of 3.00 x 10° V/m. (a) What is the maximum potential of the dome? 3e5 X Your response differs significantly from the correct answer. Rework your solution from the beginning and check each step carefully. kV (b) What is the maximum charge on the dome? µC
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