The figure shows a conductor that has a total charge of Q= 13.9 nC. The conductor has a cavity that contains a point charge q. If there is a charge of 17.0 nC on the outer surface of the conductor, find q (in nC).

The figure shows a conductor that has a total charge of Q= 13.9 nC. The conductor has a cavity that contains a point charge q. If there is a charge of 17.0 nC on the outer surface of the conductor, find q (in nC).

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