A metal sphere has a charge of +12C. What is the net charge after 5.9 x 1013 electrons have been placed on it?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given

Charge on metal sphere [tex]Q=12\mu C[/tex]

no of electrons [tex]n=5.9\times 10^{13}[/tex]

Charge on each electron [tex]q=-1.6\times 10^{19}\ mu C[/tex]

Charge by Possessed by Electrons [tex]Q_2=-1.6\times 10^{19}\times 5.9\times 10^{13}[/tex]

[tex]Q_2=-9.44\mu C[/tex]

Net Charge on Sphere [tex]Q_{net}=Q+Q_2[/tex]

[tex]Q_{net}=12-9.44=2.56\mu C[/tex]