College Physics (10th Edition)
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Author: Hugh D. Young, Philip W. Adams, Raymond Joseph Chastain
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Chapter 17, Problem 62P
An irregular neutral conductor has a hollow cavity inside of it and is insulated from its surroundings. An excess charge of +16 nC is sprayed onto this conductor. (a) Find the charge on the inner and outer surfaces of the conductor, (b) Without touching the conductor, a charge of −11 nC is inserted into the cavity through a small hole in the conductor. Find the charge on the inner and outer surfaces of the conductor in this case.
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