Classical Electrodynamics · Problem 2.2

Boundary-Value Problems in Electrostatics: II — John David Jackson

Physics — E&M · method-of-images-conducting-sphere

Problem

Using the method of images, discuss the problem of a point charge qq inside a hollow, grounded, conducting sphere of inner radius aa. Find (a) the potential inside the sphere; (b) the induced surface-charge density; (c) the magnitude and direction of the force acting on qq. (d) Is there any change in the solution if the sphere is kept at a fixed potential VV? If the sphere has a total charge QQ on its inner and outer surfaces?

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