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Finding field strength using Gauss's Law
Question

Two infinitely long parallel wires having linear charge densities λ1 and λ2 respectively, are placed at a distance of R metres. The force per unit length on either wire will be k=14πε0

Moderate
Solution

Force on 'l' length of the wire 2 is

F2=QE1=λ2l21R   F2l=21λ2R  Also, F1l=F2l=Fl=21λ2R

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