Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electric potential

Electric potential — practice question

A single isolated metal sphere of radius $r$ carries a positive charge. Let $x$ represent the distance from the sphere’s centre.
(a)[3]

The potential at the sphere’s surface is $V_0$. On the axes in Fig. 5.1, sketch a graph to show how the electric potential from the charged sphere varies with distance $x$, for $x = 0$ to $x = 4r$.

(b)[3]

The electric field strength at the sphere’s surface is $E_0$. On the axes in Fig. 5.2, sketch a graph to show how the electric field strength due to the charged sphere varies with distance $x$, for $x = 0$ to $x = 4r$.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Horizontal straight line at constant potential from $x=0$ to $x=r$

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