Given Electric Field, Find the charge densities.... (Electrostatics)

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This discussion focuses on solving a physics problem related to electrostatics, specifically finding charge densities given an electric field. The user successfully determined the surface charge density (σ) from the second term and the linear charge density (λ) from the first term but requires assistance with the third term. The conversation emphasizes the importance of providing an attempt at a solution when seeking help in academic forums.

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Hi. Need help with physics homework. I was able to separate each term and find sigma from the second term and possibly lambda from the first term. Not sure how to approach the third term. (IMAGE ATTACHED)
 

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Hello ybisno, ##\qquad##:welcome:##\qquad##
ybisno said:
Need help with physics homework
So post in a homework forum and use the template. In PF, an attempt at solution (in your case for the 3rd term) is also required.
 

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