Essential University Physics
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Author: Wolfson, Richard
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Chapter 21, Problem 69P
The charge density within a charged sphere of radius R is given by ρ = ρ0 – ar2 where ρ0and a are constants and r is the distance from the center. Find an expression for a such that the electric field outside the sphere is zero.
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