RC-1 A charge +Q is evenly distributed around a semicircle of radius R in the x-y plane as shown to the right. a) Use dq charge elements to explain why the net field at the center of the semicircle (the origin) has no y component. Use a drawing like the one shown in your explanation. b) Apply Coulomb's law to calculate the strength (magnitude) of the net electric field at the origin in terms of K, Q, R and any other constants needed. R X

RC-1 A charge +Q is evenly distributed around a semicircle of radius R in the x-y plane as shown to the right. a) Use dq charge elements to explain why the net field at the center of the semicircle (the origin) has no y component. Use a drawing like the one shown in your explanation. b) Apply Coulomb's law to calculate the strength (magnitude) of the net electric field at the origin in terms of K, Q, R and any other constants needed. R X

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RC-1 A charge +Q is evenly distributed around a semicircle of
radius R in the x-y plane as shown to the right.
a) Use dq charge elements to explain why the net field at
the center of the semicircle (the origin) has no y
component. Use a drawing like the one shown in your
explanation.
b) Apply Coulomb's law to calculate the strength
(magnitude) of the net electric field at the origin in terms
of K, Q, R and any other constants needed.
R
X

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