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Given an infinitely long rod with finite radius r (not 0), which is homogeneously charged with...

Given an infinitely long rod with finite radius r (not 0), which is homogeneously charged with the charge density ρ.What material is the rod made of, conductor or dielectric?
What is the field strength on the axis? Find several reasons for your Answer. Calculate the electric field inside and outside the rod.

Do the same for an infinite plane and a finite sphere of radius R

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