A thin spherical shell of radius R1, carries a total charge Q1 that is uni- formly distributed on its surface. A second, larger concentric thin shell of radius R2 carries a charge Q2 also uniformly distributed over the surface of the shell. Use Gauss’ law to find the electric field in the regions. (a) r< R1, (b) R1 0 and the electric field is zero for r > R2. Find the ratio Q1 /Q2.

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A thin spherical shell of radius R1, carries a total charge Q1 that is uni-
formly distributed on its surface. A second, larger concentric thin shell of
radius R2 carries a charge Q2 also uniformly distributed over the surface of
the shell. Use Gauss’ law to find the electric field in the regions.

(a) r< R1,
(b) R1 <r < R2. and
(ce) R2 <r.

The electric charges are such that Q1 > 0 and the electric field is zero for
r > R2. Find the ratio Q1 /Q2.

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