JEE Main202127 Aug 2021Evening ShiftPhysicsElectrostaticsActual
Figure shows a rod A B , which is bent in a 120 ° circular arc of radius R . A charge ( - Q ) is uniformly distributed over rod AB . What is the electric filed E → at the centre of curvature O ?
Options
- A3 3 Q 8 π 2 ε 0 R 2   i ^
- B3 3 Q 8 π ε 0 R 2   i ^
- C- 3 3 Q 8 π 2 ε 0 R 2   i ^
- D3 3 Q 16 π 2 ε 0 R 2   i ^
Correct answer
A. 3 3 Q 8 π 2 ε 0 R 2   i ^
Step-by-step solution
δ = 2 k λ R sin θ 2 i ^ = 2 k R Q 2 R π 3 sin 60 ° i ^ = 3 k Q π R 2 3 2 i ^ = 3 3 2 π kQ R 2 i ^