University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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Chapter 22, Problem 22.60P
DATA The electric field is measured for points at distances r from the center of a uniformly charged insulating sphere that has volume charge density ρ and radius R, where r < R (Fig. P22.60). Calculate ρ.
Figure P22.60
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