Problem 5: A solid sphere of radius R has a spherically symmetric charge density that depends on the radial distance, r, from the 4 r sphere given by p = P() for R center of the sphere given by p r≤ R & 0 elsewhere. a) Calculate the total charge, Q, contained in the sphere in terms of the quantities given (po and R). b) Find an expression for the electric field outside the sphere (r> R) in terms of Q, r, R, and any relevant physical constants. c) Find an expression for the electric field inside the sphere (r< R) in terms of Q, r, R, and any relevant physical constants.

Problem 5: A solid sphere of radius R has a spherically symmetric charge density that depends on the radial distance, r, from the 4 r sphere given by p = P() for R center of the sphere given by p r≤ R & 0 elsewhere. a) Calculate the total charge, Q, contained in the sphere in terms of the quantities given (po and R). b) Find an expression for the electric field outside the sphere (r> R) in terms of Q, r, R, and any relevant physical constants. c) Find an expression for the electric field inside the sphere (r< R) in terms of Q, r, R, and any relevant physical constants.

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Chapter6: Gauss's Law

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