Two parallel infinite line charges with linear charge densities and are placed at a distance of in free space. What is the electric field mid-way between the two line charges?
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Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
[Image showing two parallel line charges and the electric field vectors at the midpoint]The electric field due to an infinite line charge at distance is .At the midpoint, for both lines.Field due to line (): points away from it (toward the negative line).Field due to line (): points toward it (same direction as ).