Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 25, Problem 58PQ
A charged rod is placed in the center along the axis of a neutral metal cylinder (Fig. P25.57). The rod has positive charge uniformly distributed. (Ignore the ends.)
- a. Find expressions for the electric fields in all regions: r < a, a < r < b, b < r < c, and r > c.
- b. Plot your expressions on one graph. Is the electric field continuous or discontinuous? Explain.
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