A rod of length(L), has a uniform positive charge per unit length (1) and a total charge Q. Calculate the electric field at a point P that is located at the origin along the long x axis of the rod. P メ +

A rod of length(L), has a uniform positive charge per unit length (1) and a total charge Q. Calculate the electric field at a point P that is located at the origin along the long x axis of the rod. P メ +

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Chapter5: Electric Charges And Fields

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