Physics chapter23 - Problem 42
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-23

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Question 42





A uniformly charged rod of length L and total charge Q lies along the x axis as shown in Figure P23.42. (a) Find the components of the electric field at the point P on the y axis a distance d from the origin. (b) What are the approximate values of the field components when d .. L? Explain why you would expect these results.