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Show that the energy associated with a conducting sphere of radius $R$ and charge $Q$ surrounded by a vacuum is $U=k_{e} Q^{2} / 2 R .$
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We need to find the energy associated with a conducting sphere of radius \( R \) and charge \( Q \) in a vacuum. The energy stored in the electric field of a charged conductor can be calculated using the concept of electrostatic energy. Show more…
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