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a long glass filament carries a charge density = -2.7nC/m. what is the magnitude of the electric field 0.67 mm from the filament?
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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric field generated by a long glass filament with a linear charge density of -2.7 nC/m. The specific query involves determining the magnitude of the electric field at a distance of 0.67 mm from the filament. The forum emphasizes the importance of showing initial attempts at solving the problem to receive assistance, highlighting the collaborative nature of the community.
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