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Two concentric spheres of radii `R` and `2R` are charged. The inner sphere has a charge if `1muC` and the outer sphere has a charge of `2muC` of the same sigh. The potential is `9000 V` at a distance `3R` from the common centre. The value of R is

A

`1m`

B

`2m`

C

`3m`

D

`4m`

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the value of \( R \) given the potential at a distance of \( 3R \) from the center of two concentric spheres with known charges. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Charges and Distances:** - The inner sphere has a charge \( q_1 = 1 \, \mu C = 1 \times 10^{-6} \, C \). - The outer sphere has a charge \( q_2 = 2 \, \mu C = 2 \times 10^{-6} \, C \). - The distance from the center where the potential is measured is \( r = 3R \). 2. **Formula for Electric Potential:** The electric potential \( V \) at a distance \( r \) from a point charge \( q \) is given by: \[ V = k \frac{q}{r} \] where \( k \) is Coulomb's constant, \( k \approx 9 \times 10^9 \, N \cdot m^2/C^2 \). 3. **Calculate the Total Potential at Distance \( 3R \):** The total potential \( V \) at a distance \( 3R \) due to both spheres is the sum of the potentials due to each sphere: \[ V = V_1 + V_2 = k \frac{q_1}{3R} + k \frac{q_2}{3R} \] Factoring out \( k/3R \): \[ V = \frac{k}{3R} (q_1 + q_2) \] 4. **Substituting the Values:** Substitute \( q_1 \) and \( q_2 \): \[ V = \frac{k}{3R} (1 \times 10^{-6} + 2 \times 10^{-6}) = \frac{k}{3R} (3 \times 10^{-6}) \] 5. **Set the Potential Equal to the Given Value:** We know from the problem statement that the potential at \( 3R \) is \( 9000 \, V \): \[ \frac{k}{3R} (3 \times 10^{-6}) = 9000 \] 6. **Rearranging the Equation:** Rearranging the equation to solve for \( R \): \[ R = \frac{k \cdot 3 \times 10^{-6}}{3 \cdot 9000} \] Simplifying: \[ R = \frac{k \cdot 10^{-6}}{9000} \] 7. **Substituting the Value of \( k \):** Substitute \( k = 9 \times 10^9 \): \[ R = \frac{(9 \times 10^9) \cdot (10^{-6})}{9000} \] Simplifying further: \[ R = \frac{9 \times 10^3}{9000} = 1 \, m \] ### Final Answer: The value of \( R \) is \( 1 \, m \).

To solve the problem, we need to calculate the value of \( R \) given the potential at a distance of \( 3R \) from the center of two concentric spheres with known charges. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Charges and Distances:** - The inner sphere has a charge \( q_1 = 1 \, \mu C = 1 \times 10^{-6} \, C \). - The outer sphere has a charge \( q_2 = 2 \, \mu C = 2 \times 10^{-6} \, C \). - The distance from the center where the potential is measured is \( r = 3R \). ...
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