A long, thin metal rod is given a linear charge density of β6.0 ππΆ. πβ1 before itβs placed in a
sheath with positive linear charge density +6.0 ππΆ. πβ1 (with a thin air gap so that no contact is
made). The rod has radius 1.0 cm, and the
sheath has a radius of 1.5 cm to the inner
wall and a cylindrical shell of thickness
0.50 cm.
a) If we placed a negative charge at
the location at point P, would it feel a force
due to the charged cylinders? Why or why
not? If it would, in which direction does the
force point?
b) For a cylindrical Gaussian surface
of radius 1.25 cm centred on the metal