College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
Related questions
Question

Transcribed Image Text:1. The magnitude of an electric field became 3.0 x 106 N/C or greater, so that
electrical breakdown and thus sparking could occur.
2. The energy of a spark was 150 mJ or greater so that it could ignite the powder
explosively.
Let us check for the first condition in the powder flow through the plastic pipes.
Suppose a stream of negatively charged powder was blown through a cylindrical pipe of
radius R = 5.0 cm. Assume that the powder and its charge were spread uniformly
through the pipe with a volume charge density p.
a. Using Gauss' law, find an expression for the magnitude of the electric field E in
the pipe as a function of radial distance r from the pipe center.
b. Does E increase or decrease with increasing r?
c. Is E directed radially inward or outward?
d. For p = 1.1 x 10³ C/m³ (a typical value at the factory), find the maximum E and
determine where that maximum field occurs.
e. Could sparking occur, and if so, where?
From the answer to part (a) of the problem,
f. Find an expression for the electric potential as a function of the radial distance r
from the center of the pipe. (The electric potential is zero on the grounded pipe
wall.)
g. For the typical volume charge density p = -1.1 x 103 C/m³, what is the difference
in the electric potential between the pipe's center and its inside wall?
Expert Solution

This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
Step by step
Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you

College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning

University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:
9780133969290
Author:
Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:
PEARSON

Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:
9781107189638
Author:
Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press

College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning

University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:
9780133969290
Author:
Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:
PEARSON

Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:
9781107189638
Author:
Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press

Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning

Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:
9780321820464
Author:
Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley

College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
Physics
ISBN:
9780134609034
Author:
Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:
PEARSON