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JEE Advanced · Physics · 17. Electrostatics

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The nuclear charge \((\mathrm{Ze})\) is non-uniformly distributed within a nucleus of radius \(R\). The charge density \(\rho(r)\) [charge per unit volume] is dependent only on the radial distance \(r\) from the centre of the nucleus as shown in figure. The electric field is only along the radial direction.

Question:
The electric field at \(r=R\) is

  1. A independent of \(a\)
  2. B directly proportional to \(a\)
  3. C directly proportional to \(a^2\)
  4. D inversely proportional to \(a\)
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Correct Answer

(A) independent of \(a\)

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Detailed explanation

At \(r=R\), from Gauss's law
or
\(
\begin{aligned}
E\left(4 \pi R^2\right) & =\frac{q_{\text {net }}}{\varepsilon_0}=\frac{Z e}{\varepsilon_0} \\
E & =\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{Z e}{R^2}
\end{aligned}
\)
\(E\) is independent of ' \(a\) '
\(\therefore\) correct option is (a).
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