Physics

Problem

A conducting sphere of radius 0.10 m carries a charge of +6.0 μC. A point charge of +2.0 μC is placed on the same radial line 0.30 m from the center of the sphere (outside the sphere). What are the magnitude and direction of the net electric field at a point 0.20 m from the center along that line? a)

4.5\times10^{5}\,\text{N/C}

, away from the center of the sphere b)

4.5\times10^{5}\,\text{N/C}

, toward the center of the sphere c)

3.2\times10^{6}\,\text{N/C}

, away from the center of the sphere d)

1.3\times10^{6}\,\text{N/C}

, away from the center of the sphere

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