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Electrodynamics

Two charged rods extend from x=0 to infinity, with their ends at y=0 and z=±a. They have the same linear charge density λ. The total electric field from both rods at the point P=(0,y,0) is calculated by superimposing the electric field solutions from each individual rod. The Ey component is calculated considering the length and perpendicular distance to each rod. The Ex component is also calculated considering these factors and how the vector components from each rod combine.

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Electrodynamics

Two charged rods extend from x=0 to infinity, with their ends at y=0 and z=±a. They have the same linear charge density λ. The total electric field from both rods at the point P=(0,y,0) is calculated by superimposing the electric field solutions from each individual rod. The Ey component is calculated considering the length and perpendicular distance to each rod. The Ex component is also calculated considering these factors and how the vector components from each rod combine.

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Now consider two such rods extending from x = 0 to x = .

The rods ends are at y = 0 and z =


a, as shown in the figure. Both rods have the same linear charge density . By superposing
solutions from part (a), calculate the Ex, Ey, and Ez components of the total electric field
produced at the point P = (0, y, 0) as shown. Think carefully here about how the vector
components of the fields from the individual rods will combine

Solution:
Considering,
Length of the rod is

L
y

The perpendicular distance is

where point

is located.

Therefore, the y-component of electric field at point

is,

2
y L y 2

1
Ey
4 o

Again, the horizontal component is,

Ex

1
L

4 o y y L

Therefore, the net electric field at point P is,

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