A uniform line of charge with charge/length λ and length 2l lies along the x-axis extending from x= -l to x= +l. Determine the electric potential V(x) on the x-axis for x>1. Assume V=0 as x approaches infinity.

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A uniform line of charge with charge/length λ and length 2lies along the x-axis extending from x= -l to x= +l. Determine the electric potential V(x) on the x-axis for x>1. Assume V=0 as x approaches infinity.

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