What is the electric field formula for a long line?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric field generated by a 50 Hz overhead power line using Gauss's law. The initial formula presented is E = lambda / (2*pi*eps0*r), where lambda represents charge per unit length. The user seeks to determine the value of lambda and explores Ampere's law to relate magnetic field B to current I. Through various operations, they derive a new electric field formula, E = I / (2*pi*eps0*r*v), confirming that v corresponds to the speed of light. The user expresses admiration for the complexity and ingenuity of the concepts involved.
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Hi. I want to calculate electric field radiated by 50 Hz transmission line (overhead power line). for this I'm thinking about Gauss law which can help. in this case I have formula E = lambda / 2*pi*eps0*r
where lambda is charge per unit length (unit: Coloumb / m).
the problem is that if I want to calculate electric field E, how I can get value for lambda ?... is there another formula for lambda ?
 
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Finally I've found that
by Ampers law: B = mu0*I / 2*pi*r
where B is magnetic field.
after several operation i.e using Gauss law, by Faraday's law
B = mu0*eps0*E*v
after that electric field becomes E= I / 2*pi*eps0*r*v
where v is prooved to be speed of light. I've tested also this formula by taking into account units,it worked!.
very cool. I realize that these people were really genios as I'm digging into subject :)
 
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