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The magnitude of electric field `vecE` in the annular region of a charged cylindrical capacitor.

A

Is same throughout

B

Is higher near the outer cylinder than near the inner cylinder

C

Varies as 1/r, where r is the distance from the axis

D

Varies as `1//r^(2)`, where r is the distance from the axis

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The correct Answer is:
C
`E=(lambda)/(2piepsilon_(0)r)impliesEprop(1)/(r)`.
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