Charge on cylindrical capacitor

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A cylindrical air capacitor with a length of 12.2 m stores 3.00E-8 J of energy at a potential difference of 4 V. To find the charge on each conductor, the relationship U = 1/2 Q V can be used, where U is energy, Q is charge, and V is voltage. The user initially struggled with the need for additional information about the charge and the ratio of the radii of the conductors. However, they confirmed that the formula provided the correct charge value without needing further dimensions. The discussion emphasizes understanding energy relations in capacitors to solve for charge.
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Homework Statement



A cylindrical air capacitor with a length of 12.2 m stores an amount of energy equal to 3.00E-8 J when the potential difference between the conductors is 4 V. Calculate the magnitude of the charge on each conductor.

Homework Equations



V=(lambda)/(2*pi*epsilon_0)*ln(r_0)/(r)

energy density=1/2*epsilon_0*E^2

The Attempt at a Solution



I know the energy, length, and potential. I'm not given either the charge on the cylinder or the ratio of the radii of the inner/outer conductors, both of which are necessary in the formula. I suspect the additional information needs to come from the equation involving the energy, some new input from knowing the electric field. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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You don't need the dimensions of the capacitor. What relations do you know about the energy stored in a capacitor?
 
U=1/2Q*V gives me a charge. but I need the magnitude of charge on each conductor. Is this the correct value?
 
yes it is. thank you :) was overthinking it.
 
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