Problem 44E
Two pieces of plastic, a full ring and a half ring, have the same radius and charge density. Which electric field at the center has the greater magnitude? Defend your answer.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Solution 44E Step 1 of 2: The electric field at the center of the full ring will be zero. As the components of the electric field at the center cancels out both in horizontal and vertical directions.
Step 2 of 2
