Cylindrical Charge distribution with dielectric shell

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric field and surface charge density for a cylindrical charge distribution with a dielectric shell. The charge density is defined as ρ = α/sqrt(r), and the electric field has been successfully calculated at 3.53 cm as 28293 V/m. For points beyond the cylinder's radius of 9.3 cm, the challenge lies in integrating the charge enclosed while considering the dielectric's effect. Participants emphasize the need to apply Gauss's law correctly, particularly for regions outside the cylinder. Understanding how to treat the dielectric and the charge distribution is crucial for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement


A cylindrical distribution of charge ρ = α/sqrt(r) where α = 2 µC/m^(5/2) extends from 0 cm to 9.3 cm (has radius 9.3 cm). Concentric with this is a dielectric shell with k = 5.44 of inner radius 16.6 cm and outer radius 24.9 cm. What is the electric field at 3.53 cm, 12.6 cm, 21.4 cm, and 33 cm? Answer in units of V/m.

What is the surface charge density on the inner surface of the dielectric?

Homework Equations


p = α/sqrt(r)
E dA = Integral( q(enclosed)/Eps )

The Attempt at a Solution


I already got the Electric Field at 3.53 cm by integrating through the square root of the radius and multiplying by the charge density (to get 28293 V/m), but at these other points you have to account for the dielectric and I don't know how to treat the cylindrical charge distribution outside the cylinder... anyone have pointers?
 
The charge is confined in the cylinder of radius 9.3 cm. If r > 9.3 cm you have to integrate up that radius, to get the charge enclosed by the Gaussian surface.
 
Recall that Gauss says ∫D⋅ds over a closed surface s = free q inside that surface, and that D = εE.
 
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