A “semi-infinite” non-conducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density(lambda). Show that the electric field at point P makes an angle of 45⁰ with the rod and that this result is independent of the distance R. To do this, separately find the parallel and perpendicular (to the rod) components of the electric field at P, and show that these components are equal

A “semi-infinite” non-conducting rod (that is, infinite in one direction only) has uniform linear charge density(lambda). Show that the electric field at point P makes an angle of 45⁰ with the rod and that this result is independent of the distance R. To do this, separately find the parallel and perpendicular (to the rod) components of the electric field at P, and show that these components are equal

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