EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEER
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Chapter 24, Problem 24.17P
An infinitely long line charge having a uniform charge per unit length λ lies a distance d from point O as shown in Figure P24.17. Determine the total electric flux through the surface of a sphere of radius R centered
at O resulting from this line charge. Consider both cases, where (a) R< d and (b) R > d.
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