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To calculate the electric field due to a uniformly charged line of length 2L with total charge Q, one must first conceptualize the electric field produced by a point charge along the line. The next step involves integrating the contributions of the electric field from each infinitesimal segment of the line over its entire length. This process will yield the total electric field strength at the desired point. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the integration of electric fields from continuous charge distributions. The participants express gratitude for the guidance provided in solving the problem.
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asking electrick field due to this charged (homegenous) line.length of line is 2L.charge is Q.


i really don't know about fields, so if someone help me i will be glad.
 
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ok, so you need to find the electric field strength at that point. What is the first step? The first step is to imagine a point charge on the rod. The electric field strength generated from this charge at that point, take this and integrate it over the length of the wire.
 
ok i understand. thank you for help.
 
no problem, what was the answer by the way
 

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