Is the Electrostatic Force Calculation Correct for Inclined Bar and Wire?

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the electrostatic force between a long straight wire with a charge λ1 and a bar with a charge λ2 at an angle α and distance H from the wire. The conversation includes equations for the electric field generated by the wire and the charge on the bar, as well as integrating these equations to find the electrostatic force. The individual asks for clarification on the equations and integration and asks for confirmation that their calculations are correct.
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find electrostatic force

problem:
there's a long straight wire with a λ1 charge. at some distance from it there's a bar charged with a λ2 charge. the bar is not parallel to the straight wire, instead it's inclined with an angle "alpha" between the dotted line, parallel to the wire, passing through the middle of the bar(point A), and the bar itself. The entire bar is long L. the distance between the wire and point A, is H.

Please check out the diagram.

What I did:

[tex]E=\frac{\lambda_1}{2\pi\epsilon_0 x}[/tex] this is the electrical field generated by the wire.

[tex]dq_2=\lambda_2 dl [/tex] . is this right? Then...

[tex]dx=dl \sin\alpha \longrightarrow dl=\frac{1}{\sin\alpha}dx [/tex] . if this is right then I substitute in the above relation:

[tex]dq_2=\lambda_2 dl=\lambda_2\frac{1}{\sin\alpha}dx [/tex] Is this correct till this point?

[tex]F=\int_{H- \frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}^{H+\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha} dF[/tex]

Are the extremes of integration right?

Now the big problem is putting the pieces together.

[tex]F=\int_{H-\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}^{H+\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}dF= \int_{H-\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}^{H+\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}Edq_2=\int_{H-\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}^{H+\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}\frac{\lambda_1}{2\pi\epsilon_0 x}\lambda_2dl=\int_{H-\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}^{H+\frac{L}{2}\sin\alpha}\frac{\lambda_1}{2\pi\epsilon_0 x}(\lambda_2 \frac{1}{\sin\alpha }dx)[/tex]


Could you tell me whether I need to fix anything?
 

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FAQ: Is the Electrostatic Force Calculation Correct for Inclined Bar and Wire?

What is electrostatic force?

Electrostatic force is a fundamental force of nature that describes the attraction or repulsion between electrically charged particles. It is also known as Coulomb's Law.

How is electrostatic force calculated?

The electrostatic force between two charged particles is calculated using Coulomb's Law, which states that the force is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

What factors affect the strength of electrostatic force?

The strength of electrostatic force is affected by two main factors: the magnitude of the charges and the distance between them. The force increases as the charges increase and decreases as the distance between them increases.

Can electrostatic force be attractive and repulsive at the same time?

No, electrostatic force can only be either attractive or repulsive between two charged particles. If the charges are of opposite signs, the force is attractive, and if they are of the same sign, the force is repulsive.

How does electrostatic force play a role in everyday life?

Electrostatic force plays a significant role in many everyday phenomena, such as static electricity, the operation of electronic devices, and the structure of atoms. It is also essential in the fields of chemistry, biology, and engineering.

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