
A metal sphere of radius
is isolated in space. Point P is a distance
from the centre of the sphere, as illustrated in the figure below.
The variation with distance
of the electric field strength
due to the charge on the sphere is shown in the graph below.
Use the graph above to determine the radius
of the sphere. Explain your working.
Use the graph above to determine the charge
on the sphere.
An
-particle is situated a distance
from the centre of the sphere. Calculate the acceleration of the
-particle.