Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Gauss' Law - Problems - Page 682: 49f

Answer

The electric field at a radial distance of $r = 3.50 a$ is zero.

Work Step by Step

We can draw a Gaussian sphere with a radius of $r = 3.50 a$ We can find the flux through the sphere: $\Phi = \frac{q_{enc}}{\epsilon_0}$ $\Phi = \frac{5.00~fC-5.00~fC}{\epsilon_0}$ $\Phi = 0$ Therefore, the electric field at a radial distance of $r = 3.50 a$ is zero.
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