In the figure a "semi-infinite" nonconducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density λ = 4.16 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 = 12.1 m).

In the figure a "semi-infinite" nonconducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density λ = 4.16 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 = 12.1 m).

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