The volume charge density of a spherical charge distribution is given by rho(r) = rho0 e^(-ar), where rho0 and a are constants. What is the electric field produced by this charge distribution? (Enter the radial component of the electric field. Use the following as necessary: rho0, a, r, and E0.)

The volume charge density of a spherical charge distribution is given by rho(r) = rho0 e^(-ar), where rho0 and a are constants. What is the electric field produced by this charge distribution? (Enter the radial component of the electric field. Use the following as necessary: rho0, a, r, and E0.)

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