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Charge Q is uniformly distributed along a thin, flexible rod of length L. The rod is then bent into the semicircle shown in the figure (Figure 1). Figure Part A L XXXF+++XXXXXX xxx y Center X 1 of 1 Find an expression for the electric field E at the center of the semicircle. Hint: A small piece of arc length As spans a small angle A0 = As /R, where R is the radiu: Express your answer in terms of the variables Q, L, unit vectors i, j, and appropriate constants.

Charge Q is uniformly distributed along a thin, flexible rod of length L. The rod is then bent into the semicircle shown in the figure (Figure 1). Figure Part A L XXXF+++XXXXXX xxx y Center X 1 of 1 Find an expression for the electric field E at the center of the semicircle. Hint: A small piece of arc length As spans a small angle A0 = As /R, where R is the radiu: Express your answer in terms of the variables Q, L, unit vectors i, j, and appropriate constants.

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Chapter5: Electric Charges And Fields

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Problem 67P: Consider an electron that is 1010 m from an alpha particle (q=3.21019C) . (a) What is the electric...

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