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The electric field outside a charged long straight wire is given by `E = (1000)/(r ) V m^(-1)`, and is directed outwards. What is the sign of the charge on the wire ? If two points `A` and `B` are situated such that `r_(A) = 0.2 m` and `r_(B) = 0.4 m`, find the value of `(V_(B) - V_(A))`.

Answer» Correct Answer - `+` charge ; `-693.1 V`
As the field is directed outwards, charge on the wire must be positive
`V_(B) - V_(A) = - int_(A)^(B) vec(E). Vec(dl) = - int_(r = 0.2m)^(r = 0.4m) (1000)/(r ) dr`
`V_(B) - V_(A) = -1000 [log_(e) r]_(r = 0.2m)^(r = 0.4m)`
`= -1000 [log_(e) 0.4 - log_(e) 0.2]`
`= -1000 [log_(e) (0.4)/(0.2)]`
`= -1000 log_(e) 2`
`V_(B) - V_(A) = -1000xx0.6931`
`= -693.1` volt


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