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DATA The volume charge density ρ for a spherical charge distribution of radius R = 6.00 mm is not uniform. Figure P22.61 shows ρ as a function of the distance r from the center of the distribution. Calculate the electric field at these values of r: (i) 1.00 mm; (ii) 3.00 mm; (iii) 5.00 mm; (iv) 7.00 mm.
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