A solid cylindrical conductor of radius a is surrounded by a concentric cylindrical shell of inner radius b. The solid cylinder and the shell carry charges Q and -Q, respectively. Assuming that the length L of both conductors is much greater than a or b, what is the potential difference between the two conductors? (Use any variable or symbol stated above along with the following as necessary: k.) V(b) - V(a) =

A solid cylindrical conductor of radius a is surrounded by a concentric cylindrical shell of inner radius b. The solid cylinder and the shell carry charges Q and -Q, respectively. Assuming that the length L of both conductors is much greater than a or b, what is the potential difference between the two conductors? (Use any variable or symbol stated above along with the following as necessary: k.) V(b) - V(a) =

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