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1. What is the electric field outside an insulating sphere with a radius a and charge Q unifomly distributed in it? k,Qla A) k. Qalr B) k Qlr C) k. Qlr D) k. Qla E)

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter15: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 46P: The electric field everywhere on the surface of a charged sphere of radius 0.230 m has a magnitude...

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