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Potential Difference in spherical shell

  1. Feb 15, 2008 #1

    Figure 16.69
    A thin spherical shell made of plastic carries a uniformly distributed negative charge -7e-10 coulombs (indicated as -Q1 in the diagram). Two large thin disks made of glass carry uniformly distributed positive and negative charges 1.7e-05 coulombs and -1.7e-05 coulombs (indicated as +Q2 and -Q2 in Figure 16.69). The radius R1 of the plastic spherical shell is 7 mm, and the radius R2 of the glass disks is 4 meters. The distance d from the center of the spherical shell to the positive disk is 19 mm.


    Remember that the sign of the potential difference is important.

    2. Relevant equations
    E = (Q/A)/E_o

    3. The attempt at a solution
    I tried calculating the field from the capacitor and multiplying it, but I really think I'm going in circles. Anyone help?

    I'm so confused on how to begin... Please help.

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  3. Sep 24, 2009 #2
    I also really need help with this problem. Any help?
  4. Sep 28, 2009 #3
    I also have question on this too can someone help us??