University Physics Volume 2
University Physics Volume 2
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ISBN: 9781938168161
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Chapter 6, Problem 76AP

Suppose that the electric field of an isolated point charge were proportional to 1 / r 2 + σ rather than 1 / r 2 . Determine the flux that passes through the surface of a sphere of radius R centered at the charge. Would Gauss's law remain valid?

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