long thin rod has the nonuniform charge density λ(x)=(4nC/cm)e−|x|/(6.0cm) , where x is measured from the center of the rod. Part A What is the total charge on the rod? Hint: This exercise requires an integration. Think about how to handle the absolute value sign.

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A 12-cm -long thin rod has the nonuniform charge density λ(x)=(4nC/cm)e−|x|/(6.0cm) , where x is measured from the center of the rod. Part A What is the total charge on the rod? Hint: This exercise requires an integration. Think about how to handle the absolute value sign. 

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