Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4th Ed + Masteringphysics: Chapters 1-38
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Chapter 22, Problem 8Q
A spherical basketball (a nonconductor) is given a charge Q distributed uniformly over its surface. What can you say about the electric field inside the ball? A person now steps on the ball, collapsing it, and forcing most of the air out without altering the charge. What can you say about the field inside now?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4th Ed + Masteringphysics: Chapters 1-38
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