$A$ non-conducting solid sphere of radius $R$ is uniformly charged. The magnitude of the electric field due to the sphere at a distance $r$ from its center is:
$(1) \text{ Increases with increase in } r \text{ for } r < R$
$(2) \text{ Decreases with increase in } r \text{ for } 0 < r < \infty$
$(3) \text{ Decreases with increase in } r \text{ for } R < r < \infty$
$(4) \text{ Is continuous at } r = R$

  • A
    $1, 3$
  • B
    $3, 4$
  • C
    $1, 2$
  • D
    $2, 4$

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