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Chapter 24, Problem 30P
Why is the following situation impossible? A solid copper sphere of radius 15.0 cm is in electrostatic equilibrium and carries a charge of 40.0 nC. Figure P24.30 shows the magnitude of the electric field as a function of radial position r measured from the center of the sphere.
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