An excess positive charge Q is uniformly distributed throughout the volume of an insulating solid sphere of radius R = 4.0cm. The magnitude of the E-field at point P, 8.0cm from the center of the sphere is given to be 4.5x107N/C. What is the value ( in units of 100 N.m2/C) of the electric flux through a spherical Gaussian surface of radius 6.3cm surrounding the sphere? (Example: If your answer is 2.4x10° N.m²/C, enter your answer as 2.4 in the answer box).

An excess positive charge Q is uniformly distributed throughout the volume of an insulating solid sphere of radius R = 4.0cm. The magnitude of the E-field at point P, 8.0cm from the center of the sphere is given to be 4.5x107N/C. What is the value ( in units of 100 N.m2/C) of the electric flux through a spherical Gaussian surface of radius 6.3cm surrounding the sphere? (Example: If your answer is 2.4x10° N.m²/C, enter your answer as 2.4 in the answer box).

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter25: Gauss’s Law

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 63PQ

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