A rod of length L (fig.P24.25) lies along the x axis with its left end at the orgin.It has a non unform charge densuty λ=ax, where a is a positive constant. (a) What are the units of a?  (b) Calculate the electric potential at A Figure P24.25 prpblems 25 and 26

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A rod of length L (fig.P24.25) lies along the x axis with its left end at the orgin.It has a non unform charge densuty λ=ax, where a is a positive constant.

(a) What are the units of a? 

(b) Calculate the electric potential at A

Figure P24.25 prpblems 25 and 26

 

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