A long nonconducting wire has a charge of uniform density (1 nC/m) distributed throughout its length. Determine the magnitude of the electric field 2.5 m from the axis of the wire. Select one: O a. 12.5 N/C O b. 7.2 N/C

A long nonconducting wire has a charge of uniform density (1 nC/m) distributed throughout its length. Determine the magnitude of the electric field 2.5 m from the axis of the wire. Select one: O a. 12.5 N/C O b. 7.2 N/C

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A long nonconducting wire has a charge of uniform density (1 nC/m) distributed throughout its length. Determine the magnitude of the
electric field 2.5 m from the axis of the wire.
Select one:
O a. 12.5 N/C
O b. 7.2 N/C

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