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(a)
The magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
(a)
Answer to Problem 67PQ
The magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the electric field along the axis of a charged ring.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
(b)
The magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
(b)
Answer to Problem 67PQ
The magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the electric field along the axis of a charged ring.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
(c)
The magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
(c)
Answer to Problem 67PQ
The magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the electric field along the axis of a charged ring.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
(d)
The magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
(d)
Answer to Problem 67PQ
The magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the electric field along the axis of a charged ring.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the magnitude of the electric field along the ring’s axis at a distance of
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