two small metal spheres are connected by a wire
Ques:
Two small metal spheres are connected by a wire, and a negatively charged rod is placed next to the right sphere.
Consider the following student discussion about the potential difference from the left sphere to the right sphere.
Student 1: Since the right sphere is positively charged, the potential is higher there than in the left sphere. The potential difference from left to right is positive.
Student 2: I disagree. The right sphere is closer to the negative rod, so the potential in the right sphere is lower. The potential difference from left to right is negative.
Student 3: Positive charges want to move to regions of lower potential, but no charges are moving since the system is in equilibrium. Thus the potential difference is zero.
With which student, if any, do you agree. Explain
two small metal spheres are connected by a wire
Ques:
Two small metal spheres are connected by a wire, and a negatively charged rod is placed next to the right sphere.
Consider the following student discussion about the potential difference from the left sphere to the right sphere.
Student 1: Since the right sphere is positively charged, the potential is higher there than in the left sphere. The potential difference from left to right is positive.
Student 2: I disagree. The right sphere is closer to the negative rod, so the potential in the right sphere is lower. The potential difference from left to right is negative.
Student 3: Positive charges want to move to regions of lower potential, but no charges are moving since the system is in equilibrium. Thus the potential difference is zero.
With which student, if any, do you agree. Explain
