In the following image, two lines of charge are shown on the horizontal axis, one positive with charge density +λ and one negative with charge density -λ. Both lines are a in length and are b distance from the origin.a) Draw the resulting electric field vector specifying its correct direction.b) Write the integral form expression of the resulting electric field at the origin. Save time by using symmetry since the bars are identical.c) Solve the integral to find an expression of the total electric field specifying the direction. -λX+λabba

a) The resulting electric field vector at the origin will point directly upwards because the…

Answered: -λ X +λ a b b a

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In the following image, two lines of charge are shown on the horizontal axis, one positive with charge density +λ and one negative with charge density -λ. Both lines are a in length and are b distance from the origin.

a) Draw the resulting electric field vector specifying its correct direction.
b) Write the integral form expression of the resulting electric field at the origin. Save time by using symmetry since the bars are identical.
c) Solve the integral to find an expression of the total electric field specifying the direction.