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Other Charge Distributions - Fields & Potentials

Hannah Baker

Hannah Baker

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Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers advanced applications of charge distributions, Gauss' Law, and electric potential. It examines extended charge distributions (lines, rings, sheets) and how to calculate their electric fields and potentials using integration. It reviews applying Gauss' Law to various shapes like spheres, cylinders, and sheets to determine electric fields. Finally, it discusses calculating potential differences for various charge configurations, including lines and conducting sheets.

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Question 1 of 12

What is the magnitude of the electric field dEdE due to a small charge dqdq at a distance rr?

kdqrk \frac{dq}{r}

kdqr2k \frac{dq}{r^2}

kdq2r2k \frac{dq^2}{r^2}

kr2dqk \frac{r^2}{dq}