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In empty space there is (-∞, 0) semi-infinite linear uniform and constant charge density ρl = 3 [C / m] on the z-axis. Calculate the electrostatic field that this charge density will create at the point C (0,0,4).
ke = 1 / 4πε
Write numerically the components of the electrostatic field in terms of the given quantities.
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