The discussion centers on the derivation of the equation dx = R/cos²(θ) dθ in the context of electric charge along a straight line. The user initially struggled to understand this relationship but ultimately clarified their misunderstanding regarding the differentiation of x = R tan(θ). The resolution highlights the importance of correctly applying trigonometric identities and differentiation techniques in physics problems involving electric fields.
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I got it ... I have learned this in a wrong way but now I know what was wrong ... Thanks a lotergospherical said:
