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Homework Statement



Find the energy stored in a solid sphere by integrating ##\frac{\epsilon_0}{2} \int E^2d^3r## given that ##E=k\frac{r^2}{4 \epsilon_0}## for ##0<r\le R## and ##E=k\frac{R^4}{4r^2 \epsilon_0}## for ##r>R##

Homework Equations



##U=\frac{\epsilon_0}{2} \int E^2d^3r##

The Attempt at a Solution


I'm just looking for the correct set up
##U=\frac{\epsilon_0}{2} [\int_0^R (k\frac{r^2}{4 \epsilon_0})^2d^3r+\int_R^\infty (k\frac{R^4}{4r^2 \epsilon_0})d^3r]##.
 
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With the given fields, your setup is fine apart from missing a square of the field for the second integral. Also, do not forget the integrals in the angles.