PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Force Field and Potential · Electric Force Field and Potential
Problem
A small isolated metal sphere has a net charge of +6.4μC. It is briefly connected to ground by a thin conducting wire and then the wire is removed.
(a) Determine whether electrons flow into the sphere or out of it during grounding.
(b) Approximately how many electrons are transferred? Use e=1.6×10−19C.