Electric Potential of a Continuous Charge Distribution
Formula: V = (1)/(4π ₀) ∫ (dq)/(r) Conditions: Stationary continuous charge distribution in vacuum, potential at infinity is zero. Explanation: Calculates the…
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Formula: V = (1)/(4π ₀) ∫ (dq)/(r) Conditions: Stationary continuous charge distribution in vacuum, potential at infinity is zero. Explanation: Calculates the electric potential at a point due to a continuous charge distribution (e.g., line, surface, volume). dq is the charge element, r is the distance from the element to the point.
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