Essential University Physics
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Author: Wolfson, Richard
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Chapter 21, Problem 73P
An infinitely long solid cylinder of radius R carries a nonuniform charge density given by ρ = ρ0(r/R), where ρ0 is a constant and r is the distance from the cylinder’s axis. Find an expression for the magnitude of the electric field as a function of position r within the cylinder.
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