Electric Field Strength of Cylinder Capacitor at Inner Radius

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric field strength at the inner radius of a cylindrical capacitor with given dimensions and a voltage of 10V. The participant initially struggles with the relationship between capacitance, charge, and electric field, questioning if the electric field at the inner radius could be zero due to the absence of charges. After applying Gauss' Law and correcting their approach, they determine the electric field strength to be 14.4 kV/m, which aligns with one of the provided answer choices. The conversation concludes with encouragement for the participant as they prepare for their upcoming exam. Understanding the correct application of formulas is emphasized as crucial for solving such problems.
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Homework Statement



Hey guys! :)
I have an exam tomorrow i am a stuck with this question while reviewing :S..
Can anyone help me please?

consider a cylinder capacitor of length 1m , inner radius 0.1cm and outter radius 0.2cm. You connect the capacitor to a 10V battery. What is the electric field strength at the inner radius?
a) 0v/m
b)infinity
c)7.7 kv/m
d)14.4kV/m


Homework Equations



C= k*L/ln(b/a)
q=C*V
E=V/d
E=k*q/R^2


The Attempt at a Solution





first capacitance of a cylindrical capacitor is known to be
C=K*L/ln(b/a) (b=0.5/a=0.1)
then i thought to calculte the charge q=C.V
but i can't see the relation to find the electric field E :S
and also the thing about the inner radium made me confused..
 
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You see a cylindrical capacitor in the figure. Try to use Gauss' Law to get the electric field at the inner radius r=0.1 cm.

ehild
 

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will it be =0?? cause in the inner radius no charges?

this is gauss law : E=q/epsilom0*A :S
i tried the calculation no answer fits mine.. so i thought it might be 0 because it is in the inner radius?
Sorry if it seems that i am so narrow minded.. i have been studying physics since this morning,got look of chapters and exams coming this week..
Thanks again! i really appreciated your help
 
i think i have found it! :D
narrow minded me.. tonight.. because tired.. mixing the formulas..
the true formula is :
C= 2pii*eps0*L/ln(b/a)
then q=c*v
and then E=q/eps0*A(gauss law)!
and i got the last choice 14.4kV/m!

Just one more thing.. can anyone track me if it is correct?? you gave me this procedure,did i used it in the right way?

Evening! and thanks a lot!
 
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It is correct. :smile:

ehild
 
good morning ehild :)
Thanks a lot!
wish me luck please.. my exam is in 3h (Y) :P
have a nice day!
 
Good luck! By the way, do not forget to use parentheses in your equations. You forgot them in your post.

ehild
 
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