Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4th Ed + Masteringphysics: Chapters 20-35
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ISBN: 9780136139249
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 21, Problem 37P
(II) A very thin line of charge lies along the x axis from x = −∞ tο x = +∞. Another similar line of charge lies along the у axis from у = −∞ to у = +∞. Both lines have a uniform charge per length λ. Determine the resulting electric field magnitude and direction (relative to the x axis) at a point (x, y) in the first quadrant of the xy plane.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4th Ed + Masteringphysics: Chapters 20-35
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