Physics

Physics

Problem

A spherical metal conductor of radius 4.0 cm4.0\,\text{cm} starts electrically neutral. A negatively charged rod is used in a charging sequence that includes grounding the sphere. During grounding, 3.0 nC3.0\,\text{nC} of charge leaves the sphere and flows to Earth. After the ground wire is removed and the rod is taken far away, calculate the sphere’s surface charge density σ\sigma in C/m2\text{C/m}^2.

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