Electric charges and fields: Semicircular charge distributions

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric field intensity at point O due to a semicircular charge distribution with a linear charge density of 1 microcoulomb per meter. Participants express uncertainty about how to progress after determining that the electric fields from two straight lines would cancel each other out. There is a call for clarification on the formulas or logic needed to find the electric fields from the semicircles. The need for relevant equations and a structured approach to solving the problem is emphasized. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges of applying theoretical concepts to practical problems in electrostatics.
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Homework Statement


If linear charge density is equal to 1micro coulomb per meter, then what is the electric field intensity at O?

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The electric fields due to the two straight lines should cancel out.. But how to progress further? Please let me know...
 

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Ujjwal28 said:
But how to progress further?
Finding the fields due to the semi-circles, is it not?
 
Ok so... How is it done? Is there any formula or logic behind that?
 
Ujjwal28 said:
Ok so... How is it done? Is there any formula or logic behind that?
That should be your part to find the related formula in the "Relevant equations" section of the template.
 
Ok can you please elaborate on how to find it? And how to proceed with the problem?
 

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