A solid nonconducting sphere (radius = 12 cm) has a charge of uniform density (30 nC/m3) distributed throughout its volume. Determine the magnitude of the electric field 15 cm from the center of the sphere in N/C 87 26 22 49 31
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The charge density is given as 30 nC/m^3. The volume of the sphere with radius 15 cm can be calculated using the formula for the volume of a sphere: V = (4/3)πr^3. Plugging in the radius, we get V = (4/3)π(0.15)^3 = 0.14137 m^3. The charge enclosed within this Show more…
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