6.10. PROBLEMS 279 missing 5.78 × 1040 electrons). At a distance of 1.18 m from the center of the dipole equidistant from the charges, the electric field is measured to be 2.61 N/C pointing to the right. Using Eq. (6.4) for the electric field at this point, what is the separation between the charges? Is the positive charge on the left or the right side of the dipole?

6.10. PROBLEMS 279 missing 5.78 × 1040 electrons). At a distance of 1.18 m from the center of the dipole equidistant from the charges, the electric field is measured to be 2.61 N/C pointing to the right. Using Eq. (6.4) for the electric field at this point, what is the separation between the charges? Is the positive charge on the left or the right side of the dipole?

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Chapter18: Electric Charge And Electric Field

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