How to Calculate the E Field Inside a Charged Cylinder?

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To calculate the electric field inside an infinite charged cylinder, Gauss's law is applied, leveraging the symmetry of the cylinder. The charge enclosed within a Gaussian surface is determined by the ratio of the areas based on the cylinder's radii. The relationship for charge Q is proposed as Q = (Tr^2)/R^2, assuming a hollow cylinder structure. The discussion emphasizes that total charge is not necessary for determining the electric field in this scenario. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurate calculations of electric fields in charged cylindrical geometries.
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This is not a homework problem. Let's say I have an infinite charged cylinder with radius R .
And I want to find the E field inside the cylinder. If the cylinder has a line charge of T, that is charge per length. would the charge enclosed just be the ration of the areas of the smaller radius to the larger fixed radius of the cylinder.
would Q equal \frac{Tr^2}{R^2}
 
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As you have a "smaller radius" and a "larger radius", I think you mean a hollow cylinder, similar to this?
To find the electric field inside, you can use the symmetry of the problem and Gauss's law, you do not need any total charge to do that.

Which charge, where?
 
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