A Conducting Sphere Carries a Net Charge of +6 µC

question 15

Multiple Choice

A conducting sphere carries a net charge of +6 µC. The sphere is located at the center of a conducting spherical shell that carries a net charge of -2 µC. Determine the excess charge on the outer surface of the spherical shell.

• A)-4 µC
• B)+4 µC
• C)-8 µC
• D)+8 µC
• E)+6 µC

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