A uniform conducting rod of length 34 cm has a potential difference across its ends equal to 39 mV (millivolts). What is the magnitude of the electric field inside the conductor in units of N/C?

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A uniform conducting rod of length 34 cm has a potential difference across its ends equal to 39 mV (millivolts).  What is the magnitude of the electric field inside the conductor in units of N/C?

turingtest · Answer

Electric field is the change in voltage per unit distance$$E=\frac{\Delta V}d$$we know the potential difference DeltaV, and the distance over which it occurs (the length of the rod) so you can just plug in and solve.