Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
A metal sphere with a radius R is charged to a potential V . Let...
A metal sphere with a radius is charged to a potential . Let denote the electrostatic field energy stored inside a concentric sphere of radius , and denote the electrostatic field energy stored outside this sphere of radius . Determine the ratio .
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Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
The electric field at a distance from the center of the charged metal sphere () is given by .
The energy density of the electric field is .
The energy stored in a spherical shell of radius and thickness is .
Since the electric field inside the metal sphere () is zero, the energy stored inside the concentric sphere of radius corresponds to the region :
The energy stored outside the sphere of radius corresponds to the region :
Therefore, the ratio .
The energy density of the electric field is .
The energy stored in a spherical shell of radius and thickness is .
Since the electric field inside the metal sphere () is zero, the energy stored inside the concentric sphere of radius corresponds to the region :
The energy stored outside the sphere of radius corresponds to the region :
Therefore, the ratio .