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Chapter 24, Problem 1CQ
(a)
To determine
The uniformity of the electric field in the given volume, in magnitude, assuming the volume is filled with an insulating material carrying a uniform charge distribution.
(b)
To determine
The uniformity of the electric field in the given volume, in magnitude, assuming volume is empty space.
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Part A.) If a charge Q is uniformly spread throughout the volume of an insulating sphere of radius R, what fraction of the charge lies within radius R/2?
Part B.) If a charge Q is spread uniformly throughout the volume of an insulating cylinder of radius R and length L, what fraction of the charge lies with radius R/2?
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