Question

A very long conducting cylinder (length L) of radius R(R<R and (b)r

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

We have to find electric potential V at a distance r.

a) For r>R,

The electric field in the cylinder is given by

E.A equating it to the other electric field given by

б.A/ε₀

Here the area of cylinder is given by= 2*3.14*r*L

While for the outside, the area= 2*3.14*R*L

Equating both, we get

E= бR/rε₀

Now,

The potential difference is given as:

ΔV= -бR/rε₀ and integrating right side with respect to dr under limits r and R.

Where ΔV= V₀-V

So solving we get

V₀=V-бR/ε₀ln (r/R)

b) For r<R i.e. inside the cylinder

There will be no electric field produced as E=0

So ultimately Vin= V

c) V=0 at r= infinity.