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the two thin concentric spherical shells each have uniform surface charge densit

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Question

the two thin concentric spherical shells each have uniform surface charge densities. the total charge on the innr shell is +Q and the total charge on the outer shell is -Q. which of the following best describes the direction of the electric field between the shells?

a) the electric field between the shells points radially outward from the center of the system

b) the electric field between the shells points radially inward toward the center of the system

c) the electric field between the shells points radially outward from the center of the system near the inner shell and changes direction to radially inward near the outer shell

d) the electric field between the shells points radialy inward from the center of the system near the inner shell and changes direction to radially outward near the outer shell

e) the electric field lines are concentric circles around the inner shell

Explanation / Answer

B) The electric field between the shells points radially inward toward the center of the system.