An Extremely Long Thin Wire Carries a Uniform Linear Charge

question 51

Multiple Choice

An extremely long thin wire carries a uniform linear charge density of 358 nC/m.Find the potential difference between points 5.0 m and 6.0 m from the wire,provided they are not near either end of the wire.(k = 1/4πε₀ = 8.99 × 10⁹ N • m²/C²)

• A) 1.2 kV
• B) 6.0 kV
• C) 0.21 kV
• D) 0.215 kV

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Definitions:

Giffen Good

Good whose demand curve slopes upward because the (negative) income effect is larger than the substitution effect.

Substitution Effect

The alteration in consumer behavior as a result of variations in the relative costs of products, driving consumers to shift from higher-priced items to those that are more affordable.

Increase In Price

occurs when the cost of goods or services rises, affecting consumer purchasing power and potentially leading to changes in supply and demand dynamics.

Income Effect

Variations in the income levels of an individual or the broader economy, and how these variations influence the demand for specific goods or services.