JEE Main2017PhysicsElectrostaticsActual
The energy stored in the electric field produced by a metal sphere is 4 . 5 J . If the sphere contains 4 μC charge, its radius will be: T a k e : 1 4 π ∈ 0 = 9 × 10 9 N m 2 C - 2
Options
- A32   mm
- B16   mm
- C28   mm
- D20   mm
Correct answer
B. 16   mm
Step-by-step solution
Energy of sphere = Q 2 2 C 4.5 = 16 × 10 - 12 2 C C = 16 × 10 - 12 9 = 4 π ε 0 R R = 16 × 10 - 12 9 × 1 4 π ε 0 R = 16 × 10 - 12 9 × 1 4 π ε 0 = 9 × 10 9 × 16 9 × 10 - 12 = 16 × 10 - 3 = 16   mm