To nearly infinite line of charges exist on an (x, y) plane. One line with linear charge density A₁ = 30 nc m runs horizontally parallel to the x-axis at y = 4.00m. A second line with linear charge density A₂ = nC -20 runs vertically parallel to the y-axis at x = -4.00m. What is the net electric field from both m wires at a point at the origin? nC A₂-20- x=-4.00 m nC A₁ = 30- m y= 4.00 m

To nearly infinite line of charges exist on an (x, y) plane. One line with linear charge density A₁ = 30 nc m runs horizontally parallel to the x-axis at y = 4.00m. A second line with linear charge density A₂ = nC -20 runs vertically parallel to the y-axis at x = -4.00m. What is the net electric field from both m wires at a point at the origin? nC A₂-20- x=-4.00 m nC A₁ = 30- m y= 4.00 m

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Chapter24: Gauss’s Law

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Problem 24.46P: A thin, square, conducting plate 50.0 cm on a side lies in the xy plane. A total charge of 4.00 108...

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