VCD-2 A solid non-conducting sphere of radius R has a volume charge density p that increases with radius according to the equation p=-pr. R a) Describe the amount of charge dq within an imaginary thin shell of radius r and thickness dr within the solid sphere. u b) Apply Gauss' Law E-dA=end to find the € electric field strength at point P, within the sphere as shown to the right. Clearly explain the evaluation of both sides of the equation. Your answer may include any of the following: Po, Eo, and R.

VCD-2 A solid non-conducting sphere of radius R has a volume charge density p that increases with radius according to the equation p=-pr. R a) Describe the amount of charge dq within an imaginary thin shell of radius r and thickness dr within the solid sphere. u b) Apply Gauss' Law E-dA=end to find the € electric field strength at point P, within the sphere as shown to the right. Clearly explain the evaluation of both sides of the equation. Your answer may include any of the following: Po, Eo, and R.

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Chapter6: Gauss's Law

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