University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 22 - Gauss's Law - Problems - Exercises - Page 746: 22.22

Answer

The electric field is $1201021.3\hspace{2mm}N/C$ and is directed towards the centre of the cavity. Let $q=-3.00\mu C$ be at the centre of the cavity. $r=9.50cm$ and $r'=6.50cm$. We draw a spherical Gaussian surface of radius $r$.

Work Step by Step

Let $\vec{E}$ be the electric field at the surface of the Gaussian surface. $\vec{dA}$ is the infinitesimal area element vector. After applying Gauss' law, we put the value of $r$. Finally, we have:
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