Charge of uniform density (40 pC/m2) is distributed on a spherical surface (radius = 1.0 cm), and a second concentric spherical surface (radius = 3.0 cm) carries a uniform charge density of 60 pC/m2. What is the magnitude of the electric field at a point 2.0 cm from the center of the two surfaces?

A. 1.1 N/C
B. 4.5 N/C
C. 1.4 N/C
D. 5.6 N/C
E. 0.50 N/C


Answer: A

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