A rod 12.0 cm long is uniformly charged and has a total charge of -21.0 µC. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field along the axis of the rod at a point 32.0 cm from its center. 5.5e6 magnitude What is the general expression for the electric field along the axis of a uniform rod? N/C direction toward the rod

A rod 12.0 cm long is uniformly charged and has a total charge of -21.0 µC. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field along the axis of the rod at a point 32.0 cm from its center. 5.5e6 magnitude What is the general expression for the electric field along the axis of a uniform rod? N/C direction toward the rod

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A rod 12.0 cm long is uniformly charged and has a total charge of -21.0 µC. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field along the axis of the rod at a point 32.0 cm from its center.
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toward the rod

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