Given a non-uniform LINEAR charge density 1 = 1o: cos? 0, 2o = constant, 0 = polar coordinate angle 10. Find the total "Q" placed on a straight rod bent into a circle of radius "R" centered on the origin in the x-y plane

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**Problem Description: Non-uniform Linear Charge Density**

Given a non-uniform linear charge density

\[
\lambda = \lambda_0 \cdot \cos^2 \theta
\]

where \(\lambda_0\) is a constant, and \(\theta\) is the polar coordinate angle.

**Problem 10:**

Find the total charge "Q" placed on a straight rod bent into a circle of radius "R" centered on the origin in the x-y plane.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Description: Non-uniform Linear Charge Density** Given a non-uniform linear charge density \[ \lambda = \lambda_0 \cdot \cos^2 \theta \] where \(\lambda_0\) is a constant, and \(\theta\) is the polar coordinate angle. **Problem 10:** Find the total charge "Q" placed on a straight rod bent into a circle of radius "R" centered on the origin in the x-y plane.
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Here I've used Φ=θ.

Radius of circle formed by bending straight wire is R.

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