Q5. A uniform line charge of (10 + 0.75𝑅𝑁)µ𝐶/𝑚 is located on the z-axis. Find E in 
rectangular coordinates at 𝑃(3 + 0.3𝑅𝑁, 4 − 0.4𝑅𝑁, 8 + 0.8𝑅𝑁) if the charge exists 
from. 
(b) −∞ ≤ 𝑧 ≤ (8 + 0.8𝑅𝑁)
(Take RN=11)

To solve this problem, we need to calculate the electric field \(\mathbf{E}\) at a point \( P(3 + 0.3\text{RN}, 4 - 0.4\text{RN}, 8 + 0.8\text{RN}) \) due to a uniform line charge density \(\lambda = (10 + 0.75\text{RN}) \, \mu\text{C/m}\) distributed along the \(z\)-axis from \( z = -\infty \) to \( z = (8 + 0.8\text{RN}) \).

### Given:
- \(\lambda = (10 + 0.75\text{RN}) \, \mu\text{C/m}\)
- \(P(3 + 0.3\text{RN}, 4 - 0.4\text{RN}, 8 + 0.8\text{RN})\)
- Charge extends along the \(z\)-axis from \(z = -\infty\) to \(z = (8 + 0.8\text{RN})\)
- \( \text{RN} = 11 \)

### Step 1: Substitute RN value
First, substitute \( \text{RN} = 11 \) into the expressions for \(\lambda\) and the coordinates of \(P\).

\[
\lambda = 10 + 0.75(11) = 10 + 8.25 = 18.25 \, \mu\text{C/m}
\]
\[
P(3 + 0.3(11), 4 - 0.4(11), 8 + 0.8(11)) = P(3 + 3.3, 4 - 4.4, 8 + 8.8) = P(6.3, -0.4, 16.8)
\]

### Step 2: Use the electric field formula for a line charge
The electric field \( \mathbf{E} \) due to a line charge along the \(z\)-axis at any point \( (x_0, y_0, z_0) \) is given by:

\[
\mathbf{E} = \frac{\lambda}{2\pi\epsilon_0} \int_{-\infty}^{z_{max}} \frac{(x_0\hat{i} + y_0\hat{j} + (z_0 - z)\hat{k})}{[(x_0^2 + y_0^2 + (z_0 - z)^2)]^{3/2}} \, dz
\]

where:
- \( z_{max} = 8 + 0.8 \text{RN} = 16.8 \)
- \( \epsilon_0 = 8.854 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{F/m} \)

### Step 3: Simplify the integral
Given the symmetry of the problem, the \(z\)-component of the electric field will not be zero due to the finite length of the line charge. The integrals for the \(x\) and \(y\) components are more complicated but can be computed with a direct substitution and integration.

### Step 4: Calculating each component
Substituting \( \lambda \) and integrating:

1. **\( E_x \):**

   \[
   E_x = \frac{\lambda}{2\pi\epsilon_0} \cdot x_0 \int_{-\infty}^{16.8} \frac{1}{[x_0^2 + y_0^2 + (z_0 - z)^2]^{3/2}} \, dz
   \]

2. **\( E_y \):**

   \[
   E_y = \frac{\lambda}{2\pi\epsilon_0} \cdot y_0 \int_{-\infty}^{16.8} \frac{1}{[x_0^2 + y_0^2 + (z_0 - z)^2]^{3/2}} \, dz
   \]

3. **\( E_z \):**

   \[
   E_z = \frac{\lambda}{2\pi\epsilon_0} \int_{-\infty}^{16.8} \frac{(z_0 - z)}{[x_0^2 + y_0^2 + (z_0 - z)^2]^{3/2}} \, dz
   \]

### Step 5: Compute the Electric Field Components Numerically

Finally, you can numerically evaluate the above integrals for each component of the electric field.

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Q5. A uniform line charge of (10 + 0.75𝑅𝑁)µ𝐶/𝑚 is located on the z-axis. Find E in rectangular coordinates at 𝑃(3 + 0.3𝑅𝑁, 4 − 0.4𝑅𝑁, 8 + 0.8𝑅𝑁) if the charge exists from. (b) −∞ ≤ 𝑧 ≤ (8 + 0.8𝑅𝑁) (Take RN=11)

Calculate the electric field at a point due to a uniform line charge located on the z-axis using vector calculus and electrostatics. Given a line charge density of λ = (10 + 0.75RN) µC/m, learn how to find the electric field at point P(6.3, -0.4, 16.8) for z extending from -∞ to z_max. Suitable for undergraduate students studying electromagnetism.

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