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Statement

7.1.12∗. Determine what the accelerating potential difference should be in order for the electrons to follow the path shown in the figure. Radii of cylindrical capacitor plates and . Potential difference between the plates .

 For problem $7.1.12^*$

Solution

Gauss theorem

Let's write down the small change of the electrostatic field and then integrate it

Integrate from to

Law of conservation of energy

From where we get

Substituting the previously obtained values

From where

Answer