A block of insulating material (labeled O in the diagram) with a width w, height h, and thickness t has a positive charge +Qo distributed uniformly throughout its volume. The block is then broken into three pieces, A, B, and C, as shown. 2w/3 w/3 A h/3 C 2h/3 Rank the charge densities of the original block O, piece A, piece B, and piece C. Greatest 1 3 4 Least OR, the charge density is the same for all four pieces. OR, the ranking for the charge densities cannot be determined. Carefully explain your reasoning.

A block of insulating material (labeled O in the diagram) with a width w, height h, and thickness t has a positive charge +Qo distributed uniformly throughout its volume. The block is then broken into three pieces, A, B, and C, as shown. 2w/3 w/3 A h/3 C 2h/3 Rank the charge densities of the original block O, piece A, piece B, and piece C. Greatest 1 3 4 Least OR, the charge density is the same for all four pieces. OR, the ranking for the charge densities cannot be determined. Carefully explain your reasoning.

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Chapter5: Electric Charges And Fields

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