Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's solve the problem step by step.
Given:
- Radius of the spherical shell,
- Charge on the spherical shell,
- Point charge at the center,
- Distance from the center where we need to find the electric field,
Step 1: Electric field outside the spherical shell
For a spherical shell, the electric field outside behaves as if the total charge were concentrated at the center. Therefore, to calculate the electric field at a point outside the shell, we can use the formula for the electric field due to a point charge:
where:
- is the total charge
- is the distance from the center
- is the permittivity of free space
Step 2: Calculating
Step 3: Substituting into the electric field equation
We substitute the total charge and distance into the formula:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Electrostatics
Coulomb's Law
Electric Field of Spherical Shells
Formulas
E = (1 / (4π * ε₀)) * (Q_total / r²)
Q_total = Q_shell + Q_center
ε₀ = 8.854 × 10⁻¹² C² / (N * m²)
Theorems
Gauss's Law for Spherical Symmetry
Superposition Principle of Electric Fields
Suitable Grade Level
University level (Physics, Electromagnetism)
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