Math Problem Statement

Una carica Q = 8 · 10^-6 C è distribuita uniformemente all'interno di una sfera di raggio 18 cm. Trovare le distanze dal centro della sfera dei punti P1 e P2, rispettivamente interno ed esterno alla sfera, in cui il modulo del campo elettrico è pari alla terza parte di quello sulla superficie della sfera stessa. Calcolare inoltre l'energia elettrostatica della carica Q = 8 · 10^-6 C.

Solution

It seems you've uploaded a physics problem involving electrostatics. The task is to calculate the electric field and energy related to a uniformly distributed charge within a sphere. Let's break down the problem:

Given:

  • Charge Q=8×106CQ = 8 \times 10^{-6} \, C
  • Radius of the sphere R=18cm=0.18mR = 18 \, \text{cm} = 0.18 \, \text{m}
  • The permittivity of free space ε0=8.85×1012C2Nm2\varepsilon_0 = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \frac{\text{C}^2}{\text{N} \, \text{m}^2}

The problem asks for:

  1. The distance from the center to point P1P_1 (inside the sphere).
  2. The distance from the center to point P2P_2 (outside the sphere).
  3. The electrostatic energy of the charge distribution.

To calculate the distance of P1P_1 and P2P_2, we use the following principles:

  • Electric Field Inside the Sphere (P1P_1): For a uniformly charged sphere, the electric field inside the sphere increases linearly with distance from the center. Einside=Q4πε0R3rE_{\text{inside}} = \frac{Q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 R^3} r where rr is the distance from the center to point P1P_1.

  • Electric Field Outside the Sphere (P2P_2): For points outside the sphere, the electric field behaves as if all the charge were concentrated at the center. Eoutside=Q4πε0r2E_{\text{outside}} = \frac{Q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 r^2} where rr is the distance from the center to point P2P_2.

To calculate the electrostatic energy UU, we use: U=35Q24πε0RU = \frac{3}{5} \cdot \frac{Q^2}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 R}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electrostatics
Electric Field
Energy of Charge Distribution

Formulas

E_inside = (Q / (4πε₀R³)) * r
E_outside = Q / (4πε₀r²)
U = (3/5) * (Q² / (4πε₀R))

Theorems

Gauss's Law
Electric Field for Uniformly Charged Sphere

Suitable Grade Level

College/University (Physics)