University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321973615
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 23 - Electric Potential - Problems - Exercises - Page 778: 23.28

Answer

At the center the potential is $72.0 \,\text{V}$

Work Step by Step

The potential inversely proportional to the distance $$ V \propto \dfrac{1}{r}$$ So, for inside the sphere, the potential is $V_1$ and the distance is $R$ and outside the sphere, the potential is $V_2$ and the distance is $r$ \begin{gather*} \dfrac{V_{1}}{V_{2}} = \dfrac{r}{R} \\ V_1 = \left(\dfrac{r}{R}\right) V_2 \end{gather*} Subsitute the values for $r, R$ and $V_2$ \begin{align*} V_1 &= \left(\dfrac{r}{R}\right) V_2 \\ &= \left(\dfrac{1.2 \,\text{m}}{0.400 \,\text{m}}\right) (24.0 \,\text{V}) = \boxed{72.0 \,\text{V}} \end{align*}
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.