Concept explainers
(a)
The magnitude of electric field along the disk’s axis at a distance of
(a)
Answer to Problem 68PQ
The electric field at distance
Explanation of Solution
Write the formula for the electric field created by a disk along the axis of the disk.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
determine the electric field.
The electric field at distance
(b)
The magnitude of electric field along the disk’s axis at a distance of
(b)
Answer to Problem 68PQ
The electric field at distance
Explanation of Solution
Write the formula for the electric field created by a disk along the axis of the disk.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
determine the electric field.
The electric field at distance
(c)
The magnitude of electric field along the disk’s axis at a distance of
(c)
Answer to Problem 68PQ
The electric field at distance
Explanation of Solution
Write the formula for the electric field created by a disk along the axis of the disk.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
determine the electric field.
The electric field at distance
(d)
The magnitude of electric field along the disk’s axis at a distance of
(d)
Answer to Problem 68PQ
The electric field at distance
Explanation of Solution
Write the formula for the electric field created by a disk along the axis of the disk.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
determine the electric field.
The electric field at distance
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