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Related to Gauss's law (charge distribution throughout the volume of a cylinder...)

 
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Oct15-11, 08:22 AM   #1
 

Related to Gauss's law (charge distribution throughout the volume of a cylinder...)


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Charge is distributed uniformly throughout the volume of an infinitely long cylinder of radius R.
a)Show that at a distance r from the cylinder (r<R): E= (ρ*r)/2ε° where ρ is the volume charge density and (b) write and for E when r>R


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hey guys...i was able to prove the first part:
as q= ρv= ρ∏r^2 * L

EA= Q/ε

E= (ρ∏r^2L)/ε°2∏rL >> after cancelling i got that expression in the question...

and about the b part, do we just do the same thing...which r do we substitute? Please help asap
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data



2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data



2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
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Oct15-11, 07:02 PM   #2
 
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It's the same old Gauss law! EA = q/e0 as you say.
What are q and A now?
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