Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 24 - Electric Potential - Problems - Page 714: 62a

Answer

$V_1 = V_2$

Work Step by Step

In the Review & Summary on page 708, the text states: "An excess charge placed on a conductor will, in the equilibrium state, be located entirely on the outer surface of the conductor.The charge will distribute itself so that the following occur: (1) The entire conductor, including interior points, is at a uniform potential." According to the statement in the summary, the charge will distribute itself so the entire conductor is at a uniform potential. Therefore, $V_1 = V_2$
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