Tutorials in Introductory Physics
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Chapter 5.2, Problem 3aT
Compare the magnitude of the electric field at points P and Q.
Explain your reasoning.
Suppose you were given another block of wood with nails representing a weaker uniform electric field than the one above. How would the two blocks differ? Explain.
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