Answer:
The linear charge density is 5.19 X 10⁻⁶ C/m
Explanation:
The potential difference between two cylinders, is given as
V = (λ/2πε)ln(b/a)
where;
λ is the line charge density on the power line.
b is the distance between the power line = 1 m
a is the radius of the wire = 1.5 cm = 0.015 m
ε is the permittivity of free space = 8.9 X 10⁻¹² C
V*2πε = λ* ln(b/a)
3900 *(2π*8.9 x10⁻¹²)= λ *ln(1/0.015)
2.1812 X 10⁻⁷ = 4.1997* λ
λ = 5.19 X 10⁻⁶ C/m
Therefore, the linear charge density is 5.19 X 10⁻⁶ C/m
