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Two very long lines of charge are parallel to each other. One with a linear charge density -A, and the other have the linear charge density +A, and they are separated by a distance R as shown in the figure. Calculate the electric field at a point half-way between the lines of charge. r is the unit radial vector in the cylindrical coordinate of the line with +A charge density. +1 R а. b. E (F) €0 TR O c. E (7) 2€0 TR d. E 2e0 TR (-7)

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