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In the figure a "semi-infinite" nonconducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density λ = 4.50 μC/m. Find (including sign) (a) the component of electric field parallel to the rod and (b) the component perpendicular to the rod at point P(R = 45.4 m). (a) Number 3 Units (b) Number Units

In the figure a "semi-infinite" nonconducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density λ = 4.50 μC/m. Find (including sign) (a) the component of electric field parallel to the rod and (b) the component perpendicular to the rod at point P(R = 45.4 m). (a) Number 3 Units (b) Number Units

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In the figure a "semi-infinite" nonconducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density λ = 4.50 μ C / m . Find (including sign) (a) the component of electric field parallel to the rod and (b) the component perpendicular to the rod at point P ( R − 45.4 m ) . (a) Number 3 Units ◻ (b) Number Units ◻

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