Refer to the picture below. A positive static charge +10q is placed (not exaclty in the center) inside a conducting shell. The conductor has a net charge of +8q. Determine the charge on the conductor's outer surface. Pick answer and give explanation.

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Refer to the picture below. A positive static charge +10q is placed (not exaclty in the center) inside a conducting shell. The conductor has a net charge of +8q. Determine the charge on the conductor's outer surface. Pick answer and give explanation.

+10q
+
A. -2g
B. -18q
C. +18q
D. Cannot be determined because the charge is off-center.
Transcribed Image Text:+10q + A. -2g B. -18q C. +18q D. Cannot be determined because the charge is off-center.
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