KCET2023PhysicsElectrostatics
Electric field at a distance r from an infinitely long uniformly charged straight conductor, having linear charge density is E₁ . Another uniformly charged conductor having same linear charge density is bent. into a semicircle of radius r . The electric field at its centre is E₂ . Then
Options
- AE₂= r E₁
- BE₂= E₁ r
- CE₁=E₂
- DE₁= r E₂
Correct answer
C. E₁=E₂
Step-by-step solution
Electric field due to infinitely charged long wire, E₁= 2 k r . Electric field at the centre of semicircular ring, E₂= 2 k r Therefore, E₁=E₂