A solid nonconducting sphere of radius R has a charge Q uniformly distributed through- out its volume. A Gaussian surface of radius 1. E (47 r2) = 0 %3D r with r < Ris used to calculate the mag- nitude of the electric field E at a distance r Q 3 r3 €o 4 7 R 2 Ε (4π) - from the center of the sphere. Which equation results from a correct ap- plication of Gauss's law for this situation? 3. E (47 R²) = €0 4. E (4m r²) = €0 5. E ( 4π) - Q r3 €o R3

A solid nonconducting sphere of radius R has a charge Q uniformly distributed through- out its volume. A Gaussian surface of radius 1. E (47 r2) = 0 %3D r with r < Ris used to calculate the mag- nitude of the electric field E at a distance r Q 3 r3 €o 4 7 R 2 Ε (4π) - from the center of the sphere. Which equation results from a correct ap- plication of Gauss's law for this situation? 3. E (47 R²) = €0 4. E (4m r²) = €0 5. E ( 4π) - Q r3 €o R3

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