Two positive point charges q are placed on the x-axis, one at x=a and one at x=−a. Derive an expression for the electric field at points on the x-axis, where −a<x<a. Derive an expression for the electric field at points on the x-axis, where x>a. Derive an expression for the electric field at points on the x-axis, where x<−a.

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Two positive point charges q are placed on the x-axis, one at x=a and one at x=−a.

Derive an expression for the electric field at points on the x-axis, where −a<x<a.

Derive an expression for the electric field at points on the x-axis, where x>a.

Derive an expression for the electric field at points on the x-axis, where x<−a.

 

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