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Published on: September 12, 2026
A spherically symmetric charge distribution is considered with charge density varying as

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

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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
By Gauss law






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