A solid, infinite metal cylinder of radius a = 1.5 cm is centered on the origin, and has charge density λ_inner = -5 nC/cm. Surrounding this cylinder is a cylindrical metal shell of inner radius b = 3.0 cm and outer radius c = 4.5 cm. This shell is also centered on the origin, and has total charge density λ_shell = +2 nC/cm.

 

If a positive point charge were placed on the x-axis at the location x = 8 cm and released from rest, it would

(a) move away from the origin.
(b) move toward the origin.
(c) remain at rest.

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Ashell a = 1.5 cm b = 3.0 cm Rimmer inner C = 4.5 cm Ainner = -5 nC/cm Ashell = +2 nC/cm 9. Ashell a = 1.5 cm b = 3.0 cm Rimmer inner C = 4.5 cm Ainner = -5 nC/cm Ashell = +2 nC/cm 9.

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