In physics we are learning about electric field and potential and we are asked t
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In physics we are learning about electric field and potential and we are asked to answer the following question.1.A) If E is the gradient of potential, then 1N/C should be the same as 1 V/m. Show that this is true. You may need to look up the definition of the volt. 1.B) what is the value of E, inside a conductor, charged or uncharged? What can you say about the potential inside a conductor, charged or uncharged? In physics we are learning about electric field and potential and we are asked to answer the following question.
1.A) If E is the gradient of potential, then 1N/C should be the same as 1 V/m. Show that this is true. You may need to look up the definition of the volt. 1.B) what is the value of E, inside a conductor, charged or uncharged? What can you say about the potential inside a conductor, charged or uncharged?
1.A) If E is the gradient of potential, then 1N/C should be the same as 1 V/m. Show that this is true. You may need to look up the definition of the volt. 1.B) what is the value of E, inside a conductor, charged or uncharged? What can you say about the potential inside a conductor, charged or uncharged?
Explanation / Answer
A]This is true since 1V = 1J/C and 1 J = 1Nm
1 V/m = 1 J/Cm
= 1 Nm/Cm
= 1 N/m
B] E is zero inside a conductor whether charged or uncharged.
Potential can be zero as well as non zero depending upon orientation of charge.