A solid nonconducting sphere (radius = 12 cm) has a charge of uniform density (8 nC/m³) distributed throughout its volume. Determine the magnitude of the electric field 17 cm from the center of the sphere. A. 18.02 N/C B. 306.4 N/C C. 36.05 N/C D. 2.253 N/C E. 25.53 N/C

A solid nonconducting sphere (radius = 12 cm) has a charge of uniform density (8 nC/m³) distributed throughout its volume. Determine the magnitude of the electric field 17 cm from the center of the sphere. A. 18.02 N/C B. 306.4 N/C C. 36.05 N/C D. 2.253 N/C E. 25.53 N/C

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A solid nonconducting sphere (radius = 12
cm) has a charge of uniform density (8
nC/m³) distributed throughout its volume.
Determine the magnitude of the electric field
17 cm from the center of the sphere.
A. 18.02 N/C
B. 306.4 N/C
C. 36.05 N/C
D. 2.253 N/C
E. 25.53 N/C

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