A long nonconducting cylinder (radius = 12 cm) has a charge of uniform density (5.0 nC/m3) distributed throughout its column. Determine the magnitude of the electric field 5.0 cm from the axis of the cylinder.

A. 25 N/C
B. 20 N/C
C. 14 N/C
D. 31 N/C
E. 34 N/C


Answer: C

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