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If there is a a non-uniform, but spherically symmetric, distribution of charge has a charge density ρ(r) given as follows: ρ(r)=ρ0(1−4r/3R)f or r≤R ρ(r)=0 for r≥R where ρ0 is a positive constant. What is the expression for the electric field in the region r <= R?
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