Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 2.8

Electrostatics — David J. Griffiths

Physics · electric-field-continuous-distributions

Problem

Use your result in Prob. 2.7 to find the field inside and outside a solid sphere of radius RR that carries a uniform volume charge density ρ\rho. Express your answers in terms of the total charge of the sphere, qq. Draw a graph of ∣E∣|\mathbf{E}| as a function of the distance from the center.

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