Charge on Cylinder Shell: Q1 + Q2

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The discussion revolves around calculating the charge distribution on a coaxial conducting cylindrical shell surrounding a conducting rod. The rod has a net charge of Q1 = +3.67 × 10-12 C, while the shell carries a charge of Q2 = -2.04Q1. The charge on the interior surface of the shell equals -Q1, and the exterior surface charge is the sum of Q1 and Q2, which results in a net charge of -0.37 × 10-12 C. Understanding Gauss's Law is essential for solving this problem.

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Homework Statement


The figure is a section of a conducting rod of radius R1 = 1.60 mm and length L = 11.30 m inside a thin-walled coaxial conducting cylindrical shell of radius R2 = 10.5R1 and the (same) length L. The net charge on the rod is Q1 = +3.67 × 10-12 C; that on the shell is Q2 = -2.04Q1.

What is the charge on the interior and exterior surface of the shell?

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I have no idea.

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't even know how to start this. I know the answer of the charge on the exterior is the sum of Q1 and Q2, but I don't know how where the answer came from.
 

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Hello RF,
Guidelines don't like 'dunno' but I'll give you a hint: what about the ##\vec E## field between inner and outer R2 ? And: learn about Gauss already ?
 

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