$A$ solid sphere of radius $R$ has a charge $Q$ distributed in its volume with a charge density $\rho = \kappa r^a$,where $\kappa$ and $a$ are constants and $r$ is the distance from its centre. If the electric field at $r = \frac{R}{2}$ is $\frac{1}{8}$ times that at $r = R$,find the value of $a$.

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

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