Electric Field of a charged rod

In summary, the conversation discusses a conducting rod and cylindrical shell with different charges and lengths. The question asks for the magnitude of the electric field at specific radial distances. The relevant equation is provided and the solution attempts to use Gauss' theorem, but the connection between flux and electric field is unclear.
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Homework Statement



The figure below is a section of a conducting rod of radius R1 = 1.30 mm and length L = 11.00 m inside a thick-walled coaxial conducting cylindrical shell of radius R2 = 10.0R1 and the (same) length L. The net charge on the rod is Q1 = +1.50 10-12C that on the shell is Q2 = −2.00Q1.
Question: What is the magnitude E of the electric field at a radial distance of r = 1.50R2? and
What is the magnitude E of the electric field at a radial distance of r = 4.50R1

Homework Equations



Electric Field = k(Q/(r (sq rt (r^2 + (L/2)^2)))
(I believe that's the only relevant equation)

The Attempt at a Solution



8.99^9 (1.5e-12/(.000585 x sqrt(.000585^2 + (.0013/2)^2)) = 26359
 
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Use Gauss' theorm to find the electric field.
 
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but all I know is the charge, how can I go from flux to electric field?
 
  • #4
Flux per unit area is the electric field.
 

Related to Electric Field of a charged rod

1. What is an electric field?

The electric field is a physical quantity that describes the force exerted on a charged particle by an electric charge. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

2. How is the electric field of a charged rod calculated?

The electric field of a charged rod can be calculated using the formula E = kQ/r, where k is the Coulomb constant, Q is the charge on the rod, and r is the distance from the rod.

3. What is the direction of the electric field around a charged rod?

The direction of the electric field around a charged rod is radial, meaning it points away from the rod in all directions.

4. What factors affect the strength of the electric field of a charged rod?

The strength of the electric field of a charged rod is affected by the magnitude of the charge on the rod, the distance from the rod, and the medium in which the rod is placed.

5. What is the significance of the electric field of a charged rod?

The electric field of a charged rod is significant because it determines the force experienced by other charged particles in its vicinity. This is important in understanding and predicting the behavior of electrically charged objects.

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