Electric Field and Charge Density Problem.

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric field at the origin due to a line of charge with two different charge density scenarios: a uniform linear charge density (λ = λ0) and a coordinate-dependent linear charge density (λ = 17ax/18). The problem requires integrating the contributions to the electric field from each infinitesimal segment of the charge distribution. The key approach involves using calculus to sum the electric field contributions from each segment along the line of charge extending from x = +x0 to positive infinity.

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Homework Statement



A line of charge starts at x = +x0 and extends to positive infinity. Consider two situations: tal electric flux through the paraboloidal L
(a) a uniform linear charge density λ = λ0, uniform electric field of magnitude E 0 in
(b) a coordinate-dependent linear FcihgaurgeePd2e4n.1s7ityPrλob(xle)m=s 1λ7 axnd/1x8.. wn in Figure P24.13. 0 0
Determine the electric field at the origin for the both charge densitie

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The Attempt at a Solution


Im afraid I genuinely don't know how to start this I just need some help on how to start it.
 
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Hi TheParksie101! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Sorry, but your typing is a bit garbled. :redface:

Generally, with these problems you find the field from a tiny section from x to x + dx, and then integrate over all values of x. :wink:
 

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