Coaxial Cylindrical Shells
Definition
Coaxial cylindrical shells refer to two or more cylindrical conductors that share a common axis. These shells are often used in electrical systems to create uniform electric fields or to shield against external electric fields.
Related terms
Capacitor: A device that stores electrical energy by accumulating opposite charges on two conductive plates separated by an insulating material.
Faraday Cage: An enclosure made of conducting material that shields its interior from external electric fields.
Electric Field Intensity: The strength of an electric field at any given point, determined by the magnitude and direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge placed at that point.
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