Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Author: Tipler
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Chapter 22, Problem 52P

(a)

To determine

The electric field in the three regions: 0R<a1,a1<R<a2 and R>a2 .

(b)

To determine

Ratio of surface charge densities σ2/σ1 and their relative signs for the electric field to be zero everywhere outside the largest cylinder.

(c)

To determine

The electric field between the shells for the case in Part (b)

(d)

To determine

Sketch of the electric field lines for Part (b) if σ1 is positive.

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