Calculate the self potential energy of charge q distributed over the surface of a hollow sphere of radius R. What happens to this self energy when R=0

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Calculate the self potential energy of charge q distributed over the surface of a hollow sphere of radius R. What happens to this self energy when R=0

Calculate the self potential energy of charge q distributed over the surface of a hollow sphere of radius R. What happens to this self energy when R=0, or when the charge is an ideal point charge?

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - `(q^(2))/(8piepsilon_(0)R)`

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