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Homework Statement
the calculation can be
considerably simplified by using the so called method of images. In this method,
the electric field and potential produced by the induced charge distributed on the
sphere can be represented as an electric field and potential of a single point charge
placed inside the sphere, as shown in figure(b)
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
the question a is easily solved using gauss law and and the fact that the potential at the surface of a sphere is the same
but the second part how do i go about doing it
i know there are many websites that teach how to derive the method of images but i wanted to try it out myself so i want to know a hint thanks