Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 28, Problem 10PQ
(a)
To determine
The description to the total charge that has passed by as time goes on.
(b)
To determine
Whether moments in time when the total charge that has passed by is zero.
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