Charge on cylindrical capacitor

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The discussion centers on calculating the charge on a cylindrical air capacitor with a length of 12.2 m and an energy storage of 3.00E-8 J at a potential difference of 4 V. The relevant equations include the energy stored in a capacitor, U = 1/2 Q * V, which directly relates energy to charge and voltage. The user confirmed that the charge can be derived from this equation, affirming that they were overcomplicating the problem. The final charge value was successfully determined using the provided parameters.

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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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