A non-conductive rod has a uniform positive charge density +λ, a total charge Q along its right half, a uniform negative charge density −λ, and a total charge −Q along its left half, see Fig. below. (a) What is the electric potential at point A? (b) What is the electric potential at point B?

A non-conductive rod has a uniform positive charge density +λ, a total charge Q along its right half, a uniform negative charge density −λ, and a total charge −Q along its left half, see Fig. below. (a) What is the electric potential at point A? (b) What is the electric potential at point B?

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  1. A non-conductive rod has a uniform positive charge density + λ , a total charge Q along its right half, a uniform negative charge density λ , and a total charge Q along its left half, see Fig. below. (a) What is the electric potential at point A? (b) What is the electric potential at point B?

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