Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 2.9

Electrostatics — David J. Griffiths

Physics · divergence-curl-electrostatic-fields

Problem

Suppose the electric field in some region is found to be E=kr3r^\mathbf{E} = kr^3\hat{r}, in spherical coordinates (kk is some constant). (a) Find the charge density ρ\rho. (b) Find the total charge contained in a sphere of radius RR, centered at the origin. (Do it two different ways.)

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