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Let a total charge 2Q be distributed in a sphere of radius R, with the charge density given by ρ(r)=kr, where r is the distance from the centre. Two charges A and B, of Q each, are placed on diametrically opposite points, at equal distance a, from the centre. If A and B do not experience any force, then

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a=2(14)R
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a=R3
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a=8(14)R
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a=42(14)
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Solution

The correct option is C a=8(14)R
Consider an imaginary sphere of radius a and concentric with the charged sphere.

According to Gauss' law,
E.dA=qenclε0



So, E×4πr2=1ϵ0ρ(4πr2)dr

E×4πr2=1ϵ0r0(kr)(4πr2)dr

E×4πr2=4πkϵ0(r44)
E=k4ϵ0r2..........(i)

Also, 2Q=R0(kr)(4πr2)dr

=4πkr44R0=kπR4
k=2QπR4..........(ii)

From equations (i) and (ii), we get,
E=Qr22πϵ0R4..........(iii)

According to the given condition, Fnet=0
Q24πϵ0(2a)2=EQ

Substituting E from equation (iii), we get,
Q16πϵ0a2=Qa22πϵ0R4

After solving, we get,
a=8(14)R.

Hence, (A) is the correct answer.

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