Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 24, Problem 90GP
The long cylindrical capacitor shown in Fig. 24–38 consists of four concentric cylinders, with respective radii Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd. The cylinders b and c are joined by metal strips. Determine the capacitance per unit length of this arrangement. (Assume equal and opposite charges are placed on the innermost and outermost cylinders.)
FIGURE 24–38
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