E-field integration lab – Checklist
Use this for each problem to avoid forgetting essentials. Note that this list is not necessarily
complete, it is only intended to help you.
My picture has
dq ___
𝑑𝐸⃗ ___
x, y, z,  (if applicable) ___
All my variables are defined and explained
r ___
coord syst ___
___
E.g. if I write Ex = …, did I explain whether I mean the magnitude or the x-component of 𝐸⃗ ?
All variables are used consistently
(e.g. in picture you use little q, but in math you use big Q)
___
MY integration limits are consistent with my coord system.
___
I checked all my signs:
___
In particular, I predicted that my final answer should be positive/negative and confirmed that to
be the case.
All steps are explained:
___
My handwriting is legible, my work is clearly structured:
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