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A small sphere is charged uniformly and placed at some point `A(x_0,y_0)` so that at point B(9m,4m) electric field strength is `vec E = (54 hati + 72 hatj)NC^(-1)` and potential is 1800V. Then

A

the magnitude of charge on the sphere is `4muC`

B

the magnitude of charge on the sphere is `2muC`

C

coordinates of A are `x_0 = 3m, y_0 = 12m`

D

coordinates of A are `x_0 = 4m, y_0 = 1m`.

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the charge \( Q \) placed at point \( A(x_0, y_0) \) and the coordinates \( (x_0, y_0) \) based on the given electric field and potential at point \( B(9\,m, 4\,m) \). ### Step 1: Calculate the Magnitude of the Electric Field The electric field \( \vec{E} \) at point \( B \) is given as: \[ \vec{E} = 54 \hat{i} + 72 \hat{j} \, \text{N/C} \] To find the magnitude of the electric field: \[ |\vec{E}| = \sqrt{(54)^2 + (72)^2} \] Calculating this: \[ |\vec{E}| = \sqrt{2916 + 5184} = \sqrt{8100} = 90 \, \text{N/C} \] ### Step 2: Relate Electric Field to Charge and Distance The electric field \( E \) due to a point charge \( Q \) at a distance \( R \) is given by: \[ E = \frac{kQ}{R^2} \] Where \( k \) is Coulomb's constant \( (k = 9 \times 10^9 \, \text{N m}^2/\text{C}^2) \). ### Step 3: Calculate the Potential at Point B The potential \( V \) at point \( B \) is given as: \[ V = 1800 \, \text{V} \] The potential due to a point charge is given by: \[ V = \frac{kQ}{R} \] ### Step 4: Set Up the Equations From the electric field equation: \[ 90 = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \cdot Q}{R^2} \quad \text{(1)} \] From the potential equation: \[ 1800 = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \cdot Q}{R} \quad \text{(2)} \] ### Step 5: Solve for R Dividing equation (2) by equation (1): \[ \frac{1800}{90} = \frac{R}{R^2} \implies 20 = \frac{R}{Q} \implies R = 20Q \] ### Step 6: Substitute R in Equation (1) Substituting \( R = 20 \) into equation (1): \[ 90 = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \cdot Q}{(20)^2} \] \[ 90 = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \cdot Q}{400} \] \[ Q = \frac{90 \cdot 400}{9 \times 10^9} = \frac{36000}{9 \times 10^9} = 4 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{C} \] Thus, \( Q = 4 \, \mu C \). ### Step 7: Determine the Coordinates \( (x_0, y_0) \) The distance \( R \) between points \( A(x_0, y_0) \) and \( B(9, 4) \) is given by: \[ R = \sqrt{(9 - x_0)^2 + (4 - y_0)^2} \] We know \( R = 20 \): \[ 20 = \sqrt{(9 - x_0)^2 + (4 - y_0)^2} \] Squaring both sides: \[ 400 = (9 - x_0)^2 + (4 - y_0)^2 \quad \text{(3)} \] ### Step 8: Find the Unit Vector Direction of Electric Field The unit vector in the direction of the electric field can be expressed as: \[ \hat{e} = \frac{54 \hat{i} + 72 \hat{j}}{90} \] This simplifies to: \[ \hat{e} = \frac{2}{9} \hat{i} + \frac{8}{9} \hat{j} \] ### Step 9: Set Up the Equations for Coordinates From the unit vector, we can set: \[ 9 - x_0 = 12 \quad \text{(from } \frac{2}{9} \times 90 = 20\text{)} \] \[ 4 - y_0 = 16 \quad \text{(from } \frac{8}{9} \times 90 = 80\text{)} \] Solving these gives: \[ x_0 = 9 - 12 = -3 \] \[ y_0 = 4 - 16 = -12 \] ### Final Answer Thus, the charge \( Q = 4 \, \mu C \) and the coordinates \( (x_0, y_0) = (-3, -12) \).

To solve the problem, we need to determine the charge \( Q \) placed at point \( A(x_0, y_0) \) and the coordinates \( (x_0, y_0) \) based on the given electric field and potential at point \( B(9\,m, 4\,m) \). ### Step 1: Calculate the Magnitude of the Electric Field The electric field \( \vec{E} \) at point \( B \) is given as: \[ \vec{E} = 54 \hat{i} + 72 \hat{j} \, \text{N/C} \] To find the magnitude of the electric field: ...
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