A rod carrying a non-uniform linear charge density (1 = ax) lies along A the positive x-axis with its left end at a distance (a) from the origin. Calculate: a. The total charge on the rod (Q) b. The potential at the origin () c. The potential at point p, at a distance y from the origin (V,) L a xdx = Vx* ±a? %3D Vx² ±a²

A rod carrying a non-uniform linear charge density (1 = ax) lies along A the positive x-axis with its left end at a distance (a) from the origin. Calculate: a. The total charge on the rod (Q) b. The potential at the origin () c. The potential at point p, at a distance y from the origin (V,) L a xdx = Vx* ±a? %3D Vx² ±a²

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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