Introduction to Electrodynamics 4e

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Divergence and Curl of Electrostatic Fields - Problem - Page 76: 13

Answer

$$\therefore E= \frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0}\frac{2\lambda}{s}$$

Work Step by Step

Consider a Gaussian cylindrical surface of radius s and length l. Let the wire passes through the axis of the cylinder. By Guass Law, $$\oint \vec{E}\cdot \vec{da} = \frac{Q_{enc}}{\epsilon_0}$$ $\because $ Electric field through the plane surfaces of the cylinder is zero. $$\therefore E\times 2\pi s l= \frac{\lambda\times l}{\epsilon_0}$$ $$\therefore E= \frac{1}{2\pi \epsilon_0}\frac{\lambda}{s}$$ $$\therefore E= \frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0}\frac{2\lambda}{s}$$
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