A long thin rod with linear charge density A lies on the z axis. Find the work done by the electric field to move a positive charge q. from y = h to y = 2h. O a. W = O b. W = Agh O. W= O d. w - Ag ln(2) O e. W =

A long thin rod with linear charge density A lies on the z axis. Find the work done by the electric field to move a positive charge q. from y = h to y = 2h. O a. W = O b. W = Agh O. W= O d. w - Ag ln(2) O e. W =

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