A charge of 5.0 pC is distributed uniformly on a spherical surface (radius = 2.0 cm), and a second charge of ?2.0 pC is distributed uniformly on a concentric spherical surface (radius = 4.0 cm). Determine the magnitude of the electric field 3.0 cm from the center of the two surfaces.

A. 30 N/C
B. 50 N/C
C. 40 N/C
D. 20 N/C
E. 70 N/C


Answer: B

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