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An electron revolves around an infinite cylindrical wire having uniform linear charge density in circular path under the influence of attractive electrostatic field as shown in the figure. The velocity of electron with which it is revolving is . Given mass of electron 

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- Electric field due to an infinite line charge
For an infinite straight wire with linear charge density , the electric field at distance is
Since the electron is revolving around the wire, this electric field provides the required centripetal force.
- Electrostatic force on the electron
Magnitude of force on electron:
- Centripetal force condition
For circular motion,
Notice that cancels out:
So,
- Substitute values
Given:
Also,
Hence,
Now,
First simplify numerator:
and powers:
So,
Therefore,
- Final integer value
The question asks for the blank in
Hence the required integer is
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