the figure shows a solid sphere of total charge Q and radius R. Inside the sphere is a gaussian surface with radius r and it encloses charge q. use the definition of volumetric charge density to find the ratio of q/Q

the figure shows a solid sphere of total charge Q and radius R. Inside the sphere is a gaussian surface with radius r and it encloses charge q. use the definition of volumetric charge density to find the ratio of q/Q

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