Introduction to Electrodynamics
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781108420419
Author: David J. Griffiths
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 2.31P
(a)
To determine
The work done to bring another charge
(b)
To determine
The work required to assemble the whole configuration of the charges.
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Introduction to Electrodynamics
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