Question:

A rod lies along the x-axis with one end at the origin and the other at x→∞. It carries a uniform charge λC/m. The electric field at the point x = -a on the axis will be

Options :

  • a) Ē = λ/(4πε₀α)(-î)
  • b) Ē = λ/(4πε₀α)(î)
  • c) Ē = λ/(2πε₀α)(-î)
  • d) Ē = λ/(2πε₀α)(î)

Answer :

a) Ē = λ/(4πε₀α)(-î)

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