MHT CET202521 Apr 2025Evening ShiftPhysicsElectrostaticsActual
The electric field intensity on the surface of a solid charged sphere of radius r and volume charge density is ( ₀= permittivity of free space)
Options
- Azero
- B5 r 6 ₀
- C1 4 ₀ r
- Dr 3 ₀
Correct answer
D. r 3 ₀
Step-by-step solution
Electric Field on a Uniformly Charged Solid Sphere The electric field at the surface of a uniformly charged solid sphere is determined using Gauss's law. With a spherical Gaussian surface of radius r and volume charge density , the enclosed charge is Q_ enclosed = 4 3 r^3 . By symmetry, the electric field is radial and constant in magnitude over the Gaussian surface. Applying Gauss's law: E 4 r^2 = Q_ enclosed ₀ Substituting the enclosed charge: E 4 r^2 = 4 3 r^3 ₀ Solving for E : E = r 3 ₀ The result corresponds t