How Does Charge Distribution Affect Electric Potential in a Cylindrical Shell?

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Mr.IITIAN007

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May 21, 2007

A long cylindrical shell of radius R carries a uniform surface charge sigma naught on the upper half and an opposite charge - (minus) sigma naught on the lower half .What is the electric potential inside and outside the cylinder?

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How about you show your work, and someone will check your answer.

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