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Homework Statement
A rod of length L carries a charge Q uniformly distributed along its length. The rod lies along the y-axis with one end at the origin. Find the potential as a function of position along the x-axis
Homework Equations
dV=\vec{E}\cdotp d\vec{l}
V=\frac{kq}{r}
The Attempt at a Solution
I think I am to use the first equation posted, but I am not sure how to relate it to the x-axis, if the rod lies along the y-axis. Also, what is the displacement here? I am assuming it is just dy?