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A neutral conducting sphere of radius $R$ in the field $E\widehat z$ has exterior potential and induced surface charge
$$
\Phi=-E\left(r-\frac{R^3}{r^2}\right)\cos\theta,
\qquad
\sigma=3\epsilon_0E\cos\theta.
$$
The surface integral of $\sigma$ is zero.


Induced charge on a conducting sphere in a uniform electric field

Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2024 / ib / Paper 3 / 15C / Solution

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