Given that the electromagnetic force is far stronger than gravity on a per-particle basis, why doesn't the electromagnetic force
1 answer:
Explanation:
The electro magnetic force is given by
F =
where and
are charged particles
k =Coulombs constant
r = distance between two charges
And gravitational force is given by
F =
where and
are masses
G =Garvitation constant
r = distance between two masses
Now since the planets, stars and galaxies are electrically neutral, therefore they have zero electrical charge and so electro magnetic forces have no affect on these planets, stars and heavenly bodies.
Whereas the masses of the heavenly bodies are very large, so they are largely affected by the gravitational force since Gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses of a body.
Therefore, though the electromagnetic force is stronger than the gravitational force, the electromagnetic force does not dominate the forces in the heavenly bodies as they as not electrically charged.
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The specific question is not stated, however the general idea is given in the attached picture. The electric field in each region can be found by Gauss’ Law.
at r < R:
Since the solid sphere is conducting, the total charge Q is distributed over the surface, and the electric field inside the sphere is zero.
E = 0.
at R < r < 2R:
The electric field can be found by Gauss’ Law as in the attachment. The green pencil shows this exact region.
at 2R < r:
The electric field can again be found by Gauss’ Law, the blue pencil shows the calculations for this region.
Explanation:
Gauss’ Law is straightforward when applied to spheres. The area of the sphere is , and the enclosed charge is given in the question as Q for the inner sphere, and 2Q for the whole system.
