Answer:
Part A : E = ε₀ Q₁/R₁² Volt/meter
Part B : V = ε₀ Q₁/R₁ Volt
Explanation:
Given that,
Charge distributed on the sphere is Q₁
The radius of sphere is R
₁
The electric potential at infinity is 0
<em>Part A</em>
The space around a charge in which its influence is felt is known in the electric field. The strength at any point inside the electric field is defined by the force experienced by a unit positive charge placed at that point.
If a unit positive charge is placed at the surface it experiences a force according to the Coulomb law is given by
F = ε₀ Q₁/R₁²
Then the electric field at that point is
E = F/1
E = ε₀ Q₁/R₁² Volt/meter
Part B
The electric potential at a point is defined as the amount of work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point against electric forces.
Thus, the electric potential at the surface of the sphere of radius R₁ and charge distribution Q₁ is given by the relation
V = ε₀ Q₁/R₁ Volt
