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find expression for electric field due to straight uniformly charged infinite line of charge density lambda


Riya Rana 25th Mar, 2021
Answer (1)
Ayush 26th Mar, 2021

Hello candidate,

First take the assumption- Let us draw a gaussian cylinder of length l and radius r across the line of charge having density λc/m.

At cylindrical part of the surface electric field  vector E is normal to the surface at every point and its magnitude is constant. Therefore flux through the Gaussian surface. = Flux through the curved cylindrical part of the surface. = E x 2πrl and hence, the expression for electric field is given by lambda/ 2π£r.

Hope It was helpful!!


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