Suppose radius of conducting cylinder is R and density of surface charge distribution is σ. Compute linear charge distribution ʎ in term of R and σ for this cylinder. Also find the value of electric force at the distance R

Suppose radius of conducting cylinder is R and density of surface charge distribution is σ. Compute linear charge distribution ʎ in term of R and σ for this cylinder. Also find the value of electric force at the distance R

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