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An infinite line of negative charge begins at the origin and continues forever in the +y-direction. It has a uniform charge distribution of λ = -2.3 μC/m. Calculate the x and y-component of the electric field at the point (0,-3 m).
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So immediately realized that Ex = 0 since te charge also lies on the y axis. I cannot seem to evaluate what Ey would be.
L=Lambda
Here's what I'm doing: E = 2kL / r
E = 2(9*10^9)(-2.3*10^-6) / (-3)
E = 13800 N/C
What am I doing wrong? Can somebody please help me? I've been working on this problem for a very long time. Thanks in advance.
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So immediately realized that Ex = 0 since te charge also lies on the y axis. I cannot seem to evaluate what Ey would be.
L=Lambda
Here's what I'm doing: E = 2kL / r
E = 2(9*10^9)(-2.3*10^-6) / (-3)
E = 13800 N/C
What am I doing wrong? Can somebody please help me? I've been working on this problem for a very long time. Thanks in advance.