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The linear charge density on the circumference of a circle of radius 'a' varies as λ = λ₀cosθ. The total charge on it is _____(A) zero
(B) infinite
(C) πaλ₀
(D) 2πa

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Answered by lovingheart
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Answer:

Total charge will be zero.  

Explanation:

dq = ʎ dx

Now do the differentiation for above equation,

ƪ dq = ƪ ʎ dx

q = ʎᵒ ƪ cos Ɵ . dx  

[ Ɵ = Arc/radius d Ɵ = dx/R so dx = RdƟ]

q = ʎᵒ 0ƪ2π cos Ɵ . dƟ

= ʎᵒ R . [Sin Ɵ]2π

= ʎᵒ R [ Sin 2π – Sin Ɵ]  

q = ʎᵒ R [ 0 – 0]  

So total charge, q = 0  

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