Question: A long, thin rod (length = 4.0 m) lies along the x-axis, with its midpoint at the origin. In a vacuum, a -8.0 C point

A long, thin rod (length = 4.0 m) lies along the x-axis, with its midpoint at the origin. In a vacuum, a -8.0 µC point charge is fixed to one end of the rod, and a +8.0 µC point charge is fixed to the other end. Everywhere in the x, y plane there is a constant external electric field (magnitude = 5.0 × 103 N/C) that is perpendicular to the rod. With respect to the z-axis, find the magnitude of the net torque applied to the rod.

Step by Step Solution

3.42 Rating (165 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

The F and the F force each cause the rod to rotate in the same sens... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

232-P-E-E-F (50).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Electrodynamics Questions!