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For a charged cylindrical conductor of cross - sectional radius R, what is the relation between the surface charge density and linear charge density?

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To find the relation between the surface charge density (σ) and the linear charge density (λ) for a charged cylindrical conductor of cross-sectional radius R, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definitions**: - **Surface Charge Density (σ)** is defined as the charge per unit area on the surface of the conductor. It is given by the formula: \[ \sigma = \frac{Q}{A} ...
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