E field calculation for q sphere

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The discussion focuses on clarifying the calculation of the electric field (E field) for a charged sphere, specifically questioning the use of absolute values in the integral limits and the transition to the E field outside the sphere. Participants seek explanations for why the E field is zero inside the sphere and whether this relates to the calculations presented. There are concerns about the clarity of an attached image, which is described as fuzzy, making it difficult to interpret the content. The user also mentions using Griffiths' textbook to derive Gauss's law without the divergence theorem and requests clearer images for better understanding. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for clearer explanations and visuals to facilitate comprehension of the E field calculations.
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I have managed to come up until the equation underlined with orange
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Look at the answer sheet
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I have some questions about this answer. Why do they use absolute value when writing in the limits in the integral underlined with orange?
And how do they get from this value where I have underlined with orange to the answer for E outside the sphere. Can someone do the rewriting?
And last why is the E field 0 inside the sphere? Is it related to the calculations or not? Can anyone explain why it is 0?

I am using this to try to derive gauss law without the divergence theorem
 

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Is there a reason that your attached image is so fuzzy? Can you link to the source?
 
I have scanned Griffiths introduction to electrodynamics onto my computer (I have bought two copies of the book). I marked the equality sign in the question. What else is unclear? Is it the question or the answer?
 
fisher garry said:
What else is unclear?
The image is extremely fuzzy, and it is problematic for you to ask us to squint our eyes to try to decode it. Please post a much clearer scan or image. Thank you.
 
here is a different answer. Albeit my questions are in thefirst image in my original post. But this is the same assignment
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