Part 2: Electrostatic interaction between a line charge and a point charge Theoretical Calculations . 2.1 Using Gauss's Law (ÞẼ = § Ē · dÃ = Qenc/€0), show that the electric field a distance r from an infinitely long, uniformly charged line with charge density X (C/m) has a magnitude E = X/2π€or. (3) Hint: Draw a Gaussian surface that mimics the symmetry of the system and show all your cal- culations, even the trivial ones. You will use this electric field expression in your experimental calculations.

Part 2: Electrostatic interaction between a line charge and a point charge Theoretical Calculations . 2.1 Using Gauss's Law (ÞẼ = § Ē · dÃ = Qenc/€0), show that the electric field a distance r from an infinitely long, uniformly charged line with charge density X (C/m) has a magnitude E = X/2π€or. (3) Hint: Draw a Gaussian surface that mimics the symmetry of the system and show all your cal- culations, even the trivial ones. You will use this electric field expression in your experimental calculations.

College Physics

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ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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