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\end{align*} | \end{align*} | ||
- | Since $z$ is very large we will once again eliminate any constant terms tied in with it. | + | Since $z$ is very large we will once again eliminate any constant terms tied in with it.$$\vec{E} = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0}\frac{Q}{z^2}\hat{x}$$ |
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+ | As we can see this is exactly the equation we get for a point charge! This should be expected. When viewing charged objects from far away they can be approximated as points, kinda like looking at a person from a distance. | ||
- | \begin{align*} | ||
- | \vec{E} &= frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0}\frac{Q}{z^2}\hat{x} | ||
- | \end{align*} |