An isolated sphere of radius $R$ contains uniform volume distribution of positive charge. Which of the curve shown below, correctly illustrates the dependence of the magnitude of the electric field of the sphere as a function of the distance $r$ from its centre?

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  • [KVPY 2011]
  • A

    $I$

  • B

    $II$

  • C

    $III$

  • D

    $IV$

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