Solving for Electric Field at Wire Surface: Homework Exercise

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To find the electric field at the surface of a uniformly charged wire within a cylindrical shell, the potential difference of 60 volts between the wire and the cylinder is given. The relevant equations include electric flux and the relationship between electric field and potential. The user calculated the charge Q and expressed it in terms of length L, arriving at Q=(3.29*10^8)/L. They were advised to substitute this value back into the electric field equation while ensuring the correct radius is used. Understanding the reasoning behind each step is emphasized for clarity in the solution process.
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Homework Statement


A uniformly charged wire or radius R1=0.02m runs down the axis of a cylinder of inner radius R2=0.06m. The potential difference between the wire and cylinder is 60 volts. Find the electric field at the surface of the wire.

Homework Equations


Electric flux=Q/\epsilon0
Electric flux=integral of E dA
V=integral of E dr

The Attempt at a Solution


Q/\epsilon0=E(2pi)(r)(L)
Applying the above equations, I got E=(Q/\epsilon0)(1/((2pi)(r)(L))
I then integrated as a function of r, and got V=(Q/\epsilon0)(1/((2pi)(L))(ln(r2/r1))
I'm not too sure where to go from here, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Solve for Q.
Then think Gauss.
 
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I solved for Q and got Q=(3.29\ast10^8)/L
then should I plug Q back in for the Q in the equation E=(Q/ϵ0)(1/((2pi)(r)(L))
 
Rider4 said:
I solved for Q and got Q=(3.29\ast10^8)/L
then should I plug Q back in for the Q in the equation E=(Q/ϵ0)(1/((2pi)(r)(L))

Yes, with of course the appropriate vaue for r.

BTW I'm not checking your math, just your reasoning. Hope you understand the steps you took well.
 
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