A nonuniform, but spherically symmetric, distribution of charge has a charge density p(r) given as follows: p (r) = po (1 − r/R) p (r) = 0 for r≤R for r R where Po=3Q/TR³ is a positive constant. Electric field for this charge distribution is E(r) = kQ 2 kQ/r² for r > R < [43] for r≤ R Part A Show that for r > R the potential is identical to that produced by a point charge Q. (Take the potential to be zero at infinity.) Essay answers are limited to about 500 words (3800 characters maximum, including spaces). 3800 Character(s) remaining Submit Request Answer Part B Obtain an expression for the electric potential valid in the region r < R. Express your answer in terms of the given quantities and appropriate constants. V = ΜΕ ΑΣΦ Submit Previous Answers Request Answer × Incorrect; Try Again; 2 attempts remaining ?

A nonuniform, but spherically symmetric, distribution of charge has a charge density p(r) given as follows: p (r) = po (1 − r/R) p (r) = 0 for r≤R for r R where Po=3Q/TR³ is a positive constant. Electric field for this charge distribution is E(r) = kQ 2 kQ/r² for r > R < [43] for r≤ R Part A Show that for r > R the potential is identical to that produced by a point charge Q. (Take the potential to be zero at infinity.) Essay answers are limited to about 500 words (3800 characters maximum, including spaces). 3800 Character(s) remaining Submit Request Answer Part B Obtain an expression for the electric potential valid in the region r < R. Express your answer in terms of the given quantities and appropriate constants. V = ΜΕ ΑΣΦ Submit Previous Answers Request Answer × Incorrect; Try Again; 2 attempts remaining ?

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter6: Gauss's Law

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