Electrostatics -- the case of a charged cylinder

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric field and electrostatic energy of an infinite hollow charged cylinder. The user is seeking validation for their answers regarding the electric field at various points and the charge density within specific regions. Key points include the correct identification of charge density as zero in certain areas and the importance of drawing Gaussian surfaces to visualize the problem. The user acknowledges oversight in considering the charge enclosed between R2 and R3. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for careful analysis of charge distribution and Gaussian surfaces in electrostatics.
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Hello , I post a message because I will need help with this exercise I would like to knowif my answer are
good,

I'm french :

An infinite hollow cylinder charge is constituted of a sheath whose outer limits are R2 and R3. Wearing a uniform charge density ρ
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Question 2)calculate the total electric field E at any point M ( r ,θ, z) into space.
3) Give the appearance of E according to the relevant variable .
4 ) Calculate the electrostatic energy carried by a cylinder length L.
And my answers are:
2)There are 3 cases:
The first r<R2
Whe can say that :
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And Er(r)=0 because ρ=0.
Second and third case:
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3)
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I had a problem to place A and B because I do not know how far they must be put to the origin O ( 0,0,0) .
I do not know either the distance required between R2 and R3 on the drawing or the shape of the curve.
4)
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and Ep=0 because ρ=0.

Also the beginning of my reasoning is here(in french,but the only the formulas are important).
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In all three cases, you have not correctly calculated the charge enclosed in the Gaussian surface.

In the region where r < R2, what is the charge density?

For each of the other two cases, make sure you draw a picture showing your Gaussian surface.
 
the load is 0 because there is no load , I wrote it above.
And the other cases it's "rho" no?
 
Pablo3 said:
the load is 0 because there is no load , I wrote it above.
OK, I overlooked that. So, your answer for r < R2 is correct.
And the other cases it's "rho" no?
For the second and third parts, make sure you are taking into account that ρ = 0 for the hollow region.
Also, for the second part where R2 < r < R3, make sure you are finding the charge enclosed in your Gaussian surface. Thus, make sure you can draw and describe the dimensions of your Gaussian surface.
 
Ah okay!

I had not taken it into account between R2 and R3 actually , thank you very much.
Hum for r>R3 it's 0,and for R2<r<R3 it varies between 0 and rho I think.
I will think carefully before you answer in this case!
 
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