In the figure a "semi-infinite" nonconducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density λ = 1.49 µC/m. Find (including sign) (a) the component of electric field parallel to the rod and (b) the component perpendicular to the rod at point P (R = 46.2 m). R + +

In the figure a "semi-infinite" nonconducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density λ = 1.49 µC/m. Find (including sign) (a) the component of electric field parallel to the rod and (b) the component perpendicular to the rod at point P (R = 46.2 m). R + +

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In the figure a "semi-infinite" nonconducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density λ = 1.49 µC/m.
Find (including sign) (a) the component of electric field parallel to the rod and (b) the component perpendicular to the rod at point P (R
= 46.2 m).
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P

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