A rod carrying a non-unifom linear charge density (à = ax) lies along4 the positive x-axis with its left end at a distance (a) from the origin. Calculate: a. The total charge on the rod (Q) b. The potential at the origin (V,) c. The potential at point p, at a distance y from the origin (V,)

A rod carrying a non-unifom linear charge density (à = ax) lies along4 the positive x-axis with its left end at a distance (a) from the origin. Calculate: a. The total charge on the rod (Q) b. The potential at the origin (V,) c. The potential at point p, at a distance y from the origin (V,)

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A rod carrying a non-unifom linear charge density (A = ax) lies along 4
the positive x-axis with its left end at a distance (a) from the origin.
Calculate:
a. The total charge on the od (Q)
b. The potential at the origin (V.)
c. The potential at point p, at a distance y from the origin (V,)
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