Potential Due to Point-Charges: a Half-Ring (Semicircle) of Uniformly Distributed

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Short Answer

Potential due to point-charges: A half-ring (semicircle) of uniformly distributed charge Q has radius R. What is the electric potential at its center?

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Nominal Rate

The nominal rate is the stated interest rate on a loan or financial product, not adjusted for inflation.

Monthly Compounding

The process wherein the interest earned on an investment is added to the principal sum every month, and from then on, the interest for future periods is calculated on the new total.

Effective Annual Rate

The effective annual rate is the actual return on an investment after accounting for compounding interest over a one-year period.

Nominal Annual Rate

The interest rate stated on a loan or investment agreement, not adjusted for inflation or other factors that affect real value.