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Homework Statement
I have two wires (length L) which are separated by a distance d. They are also oriented perpendicularly (but I am curious about the orientation impact, part of the question). By simplification, I assume them to be cylinders of radius R (in actuality they are likely strips). I expect R ~ d <<L. I would like to find the capacitance of such a system, where the two wires act as the electrodes.
Homework Equations
Gauss law: E=Q/(e0*2*pi*r*L) (r>R) (Field around a wire, cylindrical geometry)
=> V = integral of E vs distance between wires (R->d): V=Q/(e0*2*pi*L) ln (d/R)
The Attempt at a Solution
C=Q/V = (e0*2*pi*L)/ln(d/R)
The question has several little parts:
a) assuming the cylindrical geometry is the above calculation correct?
b) going to a realistic rectangular strip geometry, is there an analytical solution or can it only be numerically computed on a workstation? Can this solution be found at some public site?
c) How does the orientation matter?