Consider a simple model of the hydrogen molecule:
Two positive point charges, each with charge +e, are placed inside a sphere of radius R, which has a uniform volume charge density and a total charge of -2e.
The two point charges are placed symmetrically (see Figure).
a) Use Gauss' Law to determine the electric field coming from the negative charge distribution alone, at a distance r from the center of the sphere.
b) Find the distance from the center, a, where the net force on either positive charge is zero.
3) Consider a simple model of the hydrogen molecule:
Two positive point charges,each with charge +e,are placed inside a sphere of radius R,which has a uniform volume charge density and a total charge of -2e
2e
The two point charges are placed symmetrically (see Figure).
a) Use Gauss' Law to determine the electric field coming from the negative charge distribution alone, at a distance r from the center of the sphere. b Find the distance from the center,a,where the net force on either positive charge is zero.