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University Physics II · Electric potential and capacitance

Potential and source of a logarithmic field

Problem

In $a<r<b$, $V(r)=A\ln(b/r)$ with $A>0$. Find $\mathbf E$, $\rho$ in the annulus, and the enclosed line charge per length.

Hint

Differentiate the logarithm.

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