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Define linear charge density and write its SI units.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Linear Charge Density**: - Linear charge density is defined as the amount of electric charge per unit length along a line. It quantifies how much charge is distributed over a certain length. 2. **Mathematical Representation**: - Linear charge density is represented by the symbol \( \lambda \). - The formula for linear charge density can be expressed as: ...
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  3. Define linear charge density and write its SI units.

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  4. Two large conduction spheres carrying charges Q(1) and Q(2) are brough...

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  15. Can charge lie on a Gaussian surface?

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