A point charge q=+15.0µC is located at the origin. A hollow spherical conductor of inner radius a=0.0500 m and outer radius b=0.0950 m is concentric with the point charge, and has a net charge Q= -20.0µC. Using Gauss's law, derive the equation for the magnitude of the electric field as a function of r.

A point charge q=+15.0µC is located at the origin. A hollow spherical conductor of inner radius a=0.0500 m and outer radius b=0.0950 m is concentric with the point charge, and has a net charge Q= -20.0µC. Using Gauss's law, derive the equation for the magnitude of the electric field as a function of r.

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