Electric Field of Non-Conducting Cylinder

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In summary, the conversation is about determining the electric field as a function of distance from the center of a charged cylinder with a concentric cylinder tube. The question is divided into four parts based on different distances from the center and a diagram is provided. The person asking for help is advised to show some attempt and is asked if they know Gauss's law.
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Hello, people, it would be great if you can answer this particular physics question.

A very long solid non conducting cylinder Radius R is uniformly charged with a Volume charge density. It is surrounded by a concentric cylinder tube of inner radius R3 as shown in Figure, and it also carries a uniform volume charge density?

Determine the electric field as a function of the distance r from the center of the Cylinder for :

a) 0<r<R1
b) R1<r<R2
c)R2<r<R3
d)R3<r

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farhanafzal said:
Hello, people, it would be great if you can answer this particular physics question.

A very long solid non conducting cylinder Radius R is uniformly charged with a Volume charge density. It is surrounded by a concentric cylinder tube of inner radius R3 as shown in Figure, and it also carries a uniform volume charge density?

Determine the electric field as a function of the distance r from the center of the Cylinder for :

a) 0<r<R1
b) R1<r<R2
c)R2<r<R3
d)R3<r

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Hi and welcome to PF.
You have to show some attempt in order to get help. Where are you stuck exactly? Do you know Gauss's law?
 
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Related to Electric Field of Non-Conducting Cylinder

1. What is the definition of an electric field?

An electric field is a physical quantity that describes the influence of an electric charge on other charges in its vicinity. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

2. How is the electric field of a non-conducting cylinder calculated?

The electric field of a non-conducting cylinder can be calculated using the formula E = (λ/2πε0r) where λ is the linear charge density of the cylinder, ε0 is the permittivity of free space, and r is the distance from the center of the cylinder. This formula assumes that the cylinder has a uniform charge distribution along its length.

3. What factors affect the strength of the electric field in a non-conducting cylinder?

The strength of the electric field in a non-conducting cylinder is affected by the linear charge density of the cylinder, the distance from the center of the cylinder, and the permittivity of the surrounding medium. The field strength also decreases as you move further from the surface of the cylinder.

4. How does the electric field of a non-conducting cylinder differ from that of a conducting cylinder?

The electric field of a non-conducting cylinder is only affected by its own charge distribution, while the electric field of a conducting cylinder is also affected by the charges on its surface. Additionally, the electric field inside a conducting cylinder is zero, while it is non-zero inside a non-conducting cylinder.

5. What are some real-life applications of the electric field of a non-conducting cylinder?

The electric field of a non-conducting cylinder can be used in electrostatic precipitators to remove pollutants from air, in electrostatic spraying systems for agricultural and industrial purposes, and in electrostatic generators for high voltage power supplies. It is also helpful in understanding the behavior of lightning and other natural phenomena involving electric fields.

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