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a. dielectric sphere of radius R is polarized so that P=(k/r)r1, r1 being the unit radial vector.

c. Calculate the potential inside/outside the sphere

d. Sketch a curve of potential versus distance from r=0 to r=infinity.

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Electric potential inside and out side due to a sphere charged with varying volume charge density is calculated. The potential distance curve also sketched.

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