The entire y axis is covered with a uniform linear charge density 2.2 nC/m. Determine the magnitude of the electric field on the x axis at x= 5.5 m.
The entire y axis is covered with a uniform linear charge density 2.2 nC/m. Determine the magnitude of the electric field on the x axis at x= 5.5 m.
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![### Electric Field Calculation for Linear Charge Density
**Problem Statement:**
The entire y-axis is covered with a uniform linear charge density of \( \lambda = 2.2 \, \text{nC/m} \). Determine the magnitude of the electric field on the x-axis at \( x = 5.5 \, \text{m} \).
Round your answer to 1 decimal place.
**Detailed Explanation:**
1. **Understanding the Setup:**
- You have a uniform linear charge distribution along the y-axis.
- A linear charge density (\(\lambda\)) implies the charge per unit length along the y-axis.
- You are asked to find the electric field at a point on the x-axis, \( x = 5.5 \, \text{m} \).
2. **Relevant Formulas:**
- The electric field (\(E\)) due to a line of charge can be determined using the formula:
\[
E = \frac{\lambda}{2 \pi \epsilon_0 r}
\]
where:
- \(\lambda\) is the linear charge density
- \(r\) is the perpendicular distance from the line of charge to the point where the field is being calculated
- \(\epsilon_0\) is the permittivity of free space (\(8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}^2/\text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2\))
3. **Applying to the Given Problem:**
- Given \(\lambda = 2.2 \, \text{nC/m}\) or \(2.2 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{C/m}\)
- Distance \(r = 5.5 \, \text{m}\)
4. **Calculation:**
Substitute the values into the formula to find \(E\):
\[
E = \frac{2.2 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{C/m}}{2 \pi (8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}^2/\text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2)(5.5 \, \text{m})}
\]
Simplify the expression step-by-step:
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Transcribed Image Text:### Electric Field Calculation for Linear Charge Density
**Problem Statement:**
The entire y-axis is covered with a uniform linear charge density of \( \lambda = 2.2 \, \text{nC/m} \). Determine the magnitude of the electric field on the x-axis at \( x = 5.5 \, \text{m} \).
Round your answer to 1 decimal place.
**Detailed Explanation:**
1. **Understanding the Setup:**
- You have a uniform linear charge distribution along the y-axis.
- A linear charge density (\(\lambda\)) implies the charge per unit length along the y-axis.
- You are asked to find the electric field at a point on the x-axis, \( x = 5.5 \, \text{m} \).
2. **Relevant Formulas:**
- The electric field (\(E\)) due to a line of charge can be determined using the formula:
\[
E = \frac{\lambda}{2 \pi \epsilon_0 r}
\]
where:
- \(\lambda\) is the linear charge density
- \(r\) is the perpendicular distance from the line of charge to the point where the field is being calculated
- \(\epsilon_0\) is the permittivity of free space (\(8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}^2/\text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2\))
3. **Applying to the Given Problem:**
- Given \(\lambda = 2.2 \, \text{nC/m}\) or \(2.2 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{C/m}\)
- Distance \(r = 5.5 \, \text{m}\)
4. **Calculation:**
Substitute the values into the formula to find \(E\):
\[
E = \frac{2.2 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{C/m}}{2 \pi (8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}^2/\text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2)(5.5 \, \text{m})}
\]
Simplify the expression step-by-step:
\[
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