A rod of length l has a uniform positive charge per unit length ? and a total charge Q. Calculate the electric field at a...

A rod of length l has a uniform positive charge per unit length λ and a total charge Q. Calculate the electric field at a point P that is located along the long axis of the rod and a distance a from one end.

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Kavungya answered the question on May 11, 2021 at 14:11

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