+Qspread uniformly along its length

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A thin rod of length, L, is placed on the +x axis with its left end on the origin (0,0) as show in the diagram to the right. The rod has a charge +Qspread uniformly along its length. The point P is on the x axis a distance r from the origin.

a.Set up the integral to find the electric field at point P.Clearly show your steps.

b.Compute the electric field at point P.

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