Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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Chapter 27, Problem 57EAP
A hollow metal sphere has inner radius a, outer radius b, and
a. Find an expression for the electric field strength inside the metal as a function of the radius r from the center.
b. Evaluate the electric field strength at the inner and outer surfaces of a copper sphere if
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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