A point charge $+5.0\,\mu\text{C}$ is placed $0.10$ m above the centre of a grounded conducting sphere of radius $0.08$ m. Using the method of images, determine the magnitude of the force on the charge due to the induced charges on the sphere, and state the direction of the force.

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1.4×10^2 N (attractive towards the sphere)

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Physics Question 35

A point charge \(+5.0\,\mu\text{C}\) is placed \(0.10\) m above the centre of a grounded conducting sphere of radius \(0.08\) m. Using the method of images, determine the magnitude of the force on the charge due to the induced charges on the sphere, and state the direction of the force.

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Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Physics Question 35

A point charge \(+5.0\,\mu\text{C}\) is placed \(0.10\) m above the centre of a grounded conducting sphere of radius \(0.08\) m. Using the method of images, determine the magnitude of the force on the charge due to the induced charges on the sphere, and state the direction of the force.

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A point charge \(+5.0\,\mu\text{C}\) is placed \(0.10\) m above the centre of a grounded conducting sphere of radius \(0.08\) m. Using the method of images, determine the magnitude of the force on the charge due to the induced charges on the sphere, and state the direction of the force.