Electric potential of charged metal sphere · PhysicsBowl 2019 #3

Physics · electromagnetism

Problem

An isolated solid metal sphere with a radius R is given a positive charge Q. The electric potential at the surface of the sphere is V. What is the electric potential at a distance of 0.5R from the center of the sphere? (A) zero (B) 0.5V (C) V (D) 2V (E) 4V

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