finite line of charge with linear charge density ?=2.00×10−6 C/m and length ?=0.720 m is located along the ? ‑axis (from ?=0 to ?=?). A point charge of ?=−6.00×10−7 C is located at the point ?0=1.00 m, ?0=4.75 m. Find the electric field magnitude ? and direction ? (measured counterclockwise from the +? axis) at the point P, which is located along the ? ‑axis at ?P=10.70 m.

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A finite line of charge with linear charge density ?=2.00×10−6 C/m and length ?=0.720 m is located along the ? ‑axis (from ?=0 to ?=?). A point charge of ?=−6.00×10−7 C is located at the point ?0=1.00 m, ?0=4.75 m. Find the electric field magnitude ? and direction ? (measured counterclockwise from the +? axis) at the point P, which is located along the ? ‑axis at ?P=10.70 m.

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