An infinite line charge produces an electric field of $9 × 10^6 N/C$ at a distance of 20 cm. The linear charge density will be: |
$10^{-3} C/m$ $10^{-4} C/m$ $10^{-2} C/m$ $10^{-5} C/m$ |
$10^{-4} C/m$ |
The correct answer is Option (2) → $10^{-4} C/m$ To calculate the linear charge (λ) of an infinite line charge - $E=\frac{λ}{2πε_0r}$ where, $E=9×10^6N/C$ $r=20cm=0.2m$ (distance from line charge) $∴λ=2π(8.85×10^{-12})(0.2)(9×10^6)$ $=10^{-4}C/m$ |