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Let P(r)=QπR4r be the charge density distribution for a solid sphere of radius R and total charge Q. For a point p inside the sphere at distance r1 from the centre of the sphere, the magnitude of the electric field is
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Options:
  • A Zero
  • B Q4π ε0 r12
  • C Qr124π ε0 R4
  • D Qr123π ε0 R4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Qr124π ε0 R4
P(r)=QπR4r



From Gauss law

E.ds=qenε0=ρVdVε0

=Or1Qr4πr2drπR4/ε0

E.4πr12=QπR44πr144ε0

E=Qr124πε0R4     

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