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The direction of the electric field along the dashed
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The charge is uniformly distributed along the length of the L-shaped object having equal lengths on both sides.
Introduction:
Write the expression for the electric field due to continuous line charge distribution is
Here,
.
Draw the diagram to show the different components of the electric field due to the L-shaped object.
Take an arbitrary point, situated a distance
Write the expression of the electric field on that point.
Here,
Similarly, take an arbitrary point situated a distance ‘
Write the expression for the electric field on that point.ss
Here
The direction of the net electric field (
Conclusion:
Thus, the direction of the electric field along the dashed
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