Physics-ch24/ exercise 42
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-24

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Question 42






In a certain region of space, the electric field is E=x^2 i , where Eis in newtons per coulomb and x is in meters. Electric charges in this region are at rest and remain at rest. (a) Find the volume density of electric charge at x= m. Suggestion: Apply Gauss’s law to a box between x = 0.300 m and x = 0.300 m + dx. (b) Could this region of space be inside a conductor?