Identical thin rods of length 2a carry equal charges 1Q

Chapter 23, Problem 84

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Identical thin rods of length 2a carry equal charges 1Q uniformly distributed along their lengths. The rods lie along the x axis with their centers separated by a distance b . 2a (Fig. P23.84). Show that the magnitude of the force exerted by the left rod on the right one is F 5 a keQ 2 4a 2 b ln a b 2 b 2 2 4a 2 b

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