Find the Y component of Electric field at a point

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Start date Sep 19, 2018
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In summary, the conversation discusses finding the electric field at a point P due to a thin, vertical rod with a total charge Q. The length of the rod is L and the point P is a horizontal distance x from one end. The electric field is expressed in component notation and the conversation involves finding the x and y components. The final solution will require the use of integral calculus and potentially trigonometric substitution.

Sep 20, 2018

isukatphysics69

ok I got the answer it is -8700 rounded with sig figs. Thank you @haruspex @SammyS. now I will attempt the x component since I got lucky with that one

<h2>1. What is the Y component of electric field?</h2><p>The Y component of electric field is the vertical component of the electric field vector at a specific point. It represents the strength and direction of the electric field in the Y direction.</p><h2>2. How is the Y component of electric field calculated?</h2><p>The Y component of electric field can be calculated using the formula E_y = kqy/r^3, where k is the Coulomb's constant, q is the charge of the source, y is the distance in the Y direction, and r is the distance between the source and the point where the electric field is being calculated.</p><h2>3. What is the unit of measurement for the Y component of electric field?</h2><p>The unit of measurement for the Y component of electric field is Newtons per Coulomb (N/C) or Volts per meter (V/m).</p><h2>4. How does the Y component of electric field affect charged particles?</h2><p>The Y component of electric field affects charged particles by exerting a force on them in the Y direction. If the Y component of electric field is positive, the force will be in the upward direction, and if it is negative, the force will be in the downward direction.</p><h2>5. Can the Y component of electric field be negative?</h2><p>Yes, the Y component of electric field can be negative. This indicates that the electric field is directed downwards and is pulling charged particles in that direction.</p>

1. What is the Y component of electric field?

The Y component of electric field is the vertical component of the electric field vector at a specific point. It represents the strength and direction of the electric field in the Y direction.

2. How is the Y component of electric field calculated?

The Y component of electric field can be calculated using the formula E_y = kqy/r^3, where k is the Coulomb's constant, q is the charge of the source, y is the distance in the Y direction, and r is the distance between the source and the point where the electric field is being calculated.

3. What is the unit of measurement for the Y component of electric field?

The unit of measurement for the Y component of electric field is Newtons per Coulomb (N/C) or Volts per meter (V/m).

4. How does the Y component of electric field affect charged particles?

The Y component of electric field affects charged particles by exerting a force on them in the Y direction. If the Y component of electric field is positive, the force will be in the upward direction, and if it is negative, the force will be in the downward direction.

5. Can the Y component of electric field be negative?

Yes, the Y component of electric field can be negative. This indicates that the electric field is directed downwards and is pulling charged particles in that direction.