A spherically symmetric charge distribution is considered with charge density varying as ρ r = ρ 0…

A spherically symmetric charge distribution is considered with charge density varying as

ρr=ρ034rR for rR Zero  for r>R

 

Where, rr<R is the distance from the centre O (as shown in figure). The electric field at point P will be :

  1. ρ0r4ε034-rR
  2. ρ0r3ε034-rR
  3. ρ0r4ε01-rR
  4. ρ0r5ε01-rR

Solution

According to Gauss's law, the electric flux through a closed surface area is equal to the charge inside the surface divided by ε0.

E·ds=Qinε0

E4πr2=0rρ034-rR4πr2drε0

E4πr2=ρo4πεo34r33-r44R

E=ρor4εo1-rR

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 1)

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