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In a region of space having a spherical symmetic distribution of charge , the electric flux enclosed by a concentric spherical Gaussion surface, varies with radius
`r" as "phi={(phi_(0)r^(2))/R^(3), r le R
phi_(0)`, `ltR` where R and `phi_(0)` are the constants.

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`E=(phi_(0))/(4pir^(2))`,for `rleR`

B

`E=(phi_(0))/(4pir^(2))`,for `rgtR`

C

`E=(phi_(0)r)/(4pir^(2))`,for ` rleR`

D

`E=(phi_(0)r)/(4pir^(2))`,for `rgtR`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the electric flux enclosed by a concentric spherical Gaussian surface in a region with a spherical symmetric distribution of charge. The electric flux is given by the equations for two cases based on the radius \( r \) relative to \( R \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Flux**: The electric flux \( \Phi \) through a closed surface is given by the equation: \[ \Phi = E \cdot A \] where \( E \) is the electric field and \( A \) is the area of the surface. For a sphere of radius \( r \), the area \( A \) is: \[ A = 4\pi r^2 \] 2. **Case 1: When \( r \leq R \)**: The electric flux is given by: \[ \Phi = \frac{\Phi_0 r^2}{R^3} \] Setting this equal to the expression for flux: \[ \Phi = E \cdot 4\pi r^2 \] We can equate the two expressions: \[ E \cdot 4\pi r^2 = \frac{\Phi_0 r^2}{R^3} \] Dividing both sides by \( 4\pi r^2 \) (assuming \( r \neq 0 \)): \[ E = \frac{\Phi_0}{4\pi R^3} \] 3. **Case 2: When \( r > R \)**: The electric flux is constant and equal to \( \Phi_0 \): \[ \Phi = \Phi_0 \] Again, using the flux formula: \[ \Phi = E \cdot 4\pi r^2 \] Setting these equal gives: \[ E \cdot 4\pi r^2 = \Phi_0 \] Dividing both sides by \( 4\pi r^2 \): \[ E = \frac{\Phi_0}{4\pi r^2} \] 4. **Summary of Results**: - For \( r \leq R \): \[ E = \frac{\Phi_0}{4\pi R^3} \] - For \( r > R \): \[ E = \frac{\Phi_0}{4\pi r^2} \] ### Final Answer: The electric field \( E \) varies with radius \( r \) as follows: - For \( r \leq R \): \( E = \frac{\Phi_0}{4\pi R^3} \) - For \( r > R \): \( E = \frac{\Phi_0}{4\pi r^2} \)
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