A small conducting sphere initially has a charge +q. The sphere is lowered into a conducting can.Which of the following quantities are fixed as the sphere is lowered but before it touches the can?
a:Potential of the can
b:Potential of the sphere
c:Charge on the sphere
d:Net charge on sphere and can
I'm sure of c and d being correct considering the sphere is not touching the can, and applying charge conservation. I've also assumed the can is a closed one. (Please tell me if this is wrong). Further, option a cannot be right. And according to me 'b' seems plausible because it is moving in a region which had no prior electric field. So I've marked b,c and d. Although I'm very confused. what is the answer according to you guys?
Thanks in advance
A small conducting sphere initially has a charge +q. The sphere is lowered into a conducting can.Which of the following quantities are fixed as the sphere is lowered but before it touches the can?
a:Potential of the can
b:Potential of the sphere
c:Charge on the sphere
d:Net charge on sphere and can
I'm sure of c and d being correct considering the sphere is not touching the can, and applying charge conservation. I've also assumed the can is a closed one. (Please tell me if this is wrong). Further, option a cannot be right. And according to me 'b' seems plausible because it is moving in a region which had no prior electric field. So I've marked b,c and d. Although I'm very confused. what is the answer according to you guys?
Thanks in advance
Nikola Tesla , 14 Years ago
Grade Upto college level
