A particular charge distribution is centered on the z-axis and extends from z=-∞ to z=+∞ . Its volume charge density is given by the function D p(r) = r(s+r? 3/2 where r is the radial distance from the z-axis and D and s are positive constants. Which of the following statements about this charge distribution are FALSE (select all that apply)? It has a nonzero electric dipole moment It is cylindrically symmetric The constant D and a dipole moment are expressed in the same units It is possible to use Gauss's law to calculate the electric field

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A particular charge distribution is centered on the z-axis and
extends from z=-∞ to z=+∞ . Its volume charge density is given
by the function
D
p(r) =
r(s+r? )3/2
where r is the radial distance from the z-axis and D and s are
positive constants.
Which of the following statements about this charge
distribution are FALSE (select all that apply)?
O It has a nonzero electric dipole moment
It is cylindrically symmetric
O The constant D and a dipole moment are expressed in the same
units
It is possible to use Gauss's law to calculate the electric field
generated by this charge distribution
Transcribed Image Text:A particular charge distribution is centered on the z-axis and extends from z=-∞ to z=+∞ . Its volume charge density is given by the function D p(r) = r(s+r? )3/2 where r is the radial distance from the z-axis and D and s are positive constants. Which of the following statements about this charge distribution are FALSE (select all that apply)? O It has a nonzero electric dipole moment It is cylindrically symmetric O The constant D and a dipole moment are expressed in the same units It is possible to use Gauss's law to calculate the electric field generated by this charge distribution
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