Introduction to Electrodynamics
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Author: David J. Griffiths
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.47P
(a))
To determine
The expression of average electric field.
(b))
To determine
The expression of average electric field.
(c))
To determine
The expression for average electric field using superposition principle.
(d))
To determine
The expression for average electric field using due to charge present outside the sphere.
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Introduction to Electrodynamics
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