If an insulated non-conducting sphere of radius $R$ has a uniform charge density $\rho$,the electric field at a distance $r$ from the center of the sphere $(r < R)$ will be:

  • A
    $\frac{\rho R}{3\varepsilon_0}$
  • B
    $\frac{\rho r}{\varepsilon_0}$
  • C
    $\frac{\rho r}{3\varepsilon_0}$
  • D
    $\frac{3\rho R}{\varepsilon_0}$

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