Consider two oppositely charged spheres separated by a small distance
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Fields and their consequences · Fields and their consequences
Problem
Consider two oppositely charged spheres separated by a small distance. The charge on each sphere has the same magnitude but opposite sign.
(1) a** Sketch a diagram to show the electric field lines that define the shape of the electric field between and around the two spheres.
(2) b Using your knowledge of the relationship between electric field lines and equipotentials, add some equipotentials to your diagram from part a**.
(3) c** How does your diagram help you to identify where the electric field strength is greatest?