Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 8.14

Electromagnetic Waves — David J. Griffiths

Physics · electromagnetic-momentum

Problem

An infinitely long cylindrical tube, of radius aa, moves at constant speed vv along its axis. It carries a net charge per unit length λ\lambda, uniformly distributed over its surface. Surrounding it, at radius bb, is another cylinder, moving with the same velocity but carrying the opposite charge (−λ-\lambda). Find: (a) The energy per unit length stored in the fields. (b) The momentum per unit length in the fields. (c) The energy per unit time transported by the fields across a plane perpendicular to the cylinders.

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