Electric field of an infinite charged rod

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The discussion focuses on deriving the electric field of an infinite charged rod, where the participant initially struggles with the equation \oint \vec E d \vec A = E 2 \pi rL. The confusion arises from the assumption that the electric field E varies with distance r, making it unclear how E can be treated as constant when taken outside the integral. However, it is clarified that E is indeed constant over the surface of the cylindrical Gaussian surface used in the derivation. This understanding resolves the participant's confusion, confirming that the electric field behaves differently for an infinite charged rod compared to other charged surfaces. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of recognizing the uniformity of the electric field in this specific scenario.
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Homework Statement



I tried to derive the electric field of an infinite (non conductor and conductor, I believe it is the same) charged rod.

Homework Equations



\oint \vec E d \vec A = \frac{Q_{\text {enclosed}}}{\varepsilon _0}.

The Attempt at a Solution



I could do all, except at the end... when he wrote that \oint \vec E d \vec A=E 2 \pi rL. I understand that \oint d\vec A = 2\pi rL, but I don't understand how he could pass the E outside the line integral, as if E was constant. Because it isn't constant, E depends on r.

I would have understood this step if we were to derive the electric field due to an infinite charged plane, where E does not depend on the distance between a charged particle and the plane.

Can you explain me why does \oint \vec E d \vec A=E 2 \pi rL?
Thanks in advance!Here's the link : http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~vawter/PhysicsNet/Topics/ElectricForce/LineChargeDer.html .
(look at the very bottom of the page)
 
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Nevermind, I got it. E is constant over the cylinder' surface!
 
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