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Question

A charged cylindrical insulator of radius Rand length L carries a uniform charge density λ as illustrated below. Determine the electric potential at a distance r from the center of the cylinder along its axis. Note that R << L.

Diagram of a charged cylindrical insulator with radius R and length L, showing distance r from its center.

Accepted Answer

Illustration of electric potential formula for a cylindrical insulator.

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Graphical representation of electric potential variation with distance.

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Diagram showing electric field lines around a charged cylinder.

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Illustration of electric potential due to a charged cylinder.