Determine the electric potential outside (r > R) of a metal
sphere of radius R
divided up into hemispheres, where the upper hemisphere ( 0 ≤ θ ≤
π/2 ) is
held at potential V, and the lower hemisphere (π/2 < θ ≤ π ) is
grounded (held
at zero potential). This is identical to a problem worked out in
class, except for
the region of interest. Express all coefficients in terms of
Legendre polynomials.
Do not leave any in terms of integrals.


Determine the electric potential outside (r > R) of a metal sphere of radius R divided up into...
(16 pts total) The potential at the surface of a sphere of radius R is given by Vo k(35cos 0-30cos +5cos+3) where k is a constant. Assume there is no charge inside or outside the sphere. 2. a. (5 pts) Write Vo in terms of Legendre polynomials b. (6 pts) Determine the boundary conditions and find the potential inside and outside the sphere. (5 pts) Find the surface charge density σ(θ) at the surface of the sphere. C.
Problem 1: A grounded metal sphere with radius R is located at the center of a linear dielectric sphere with radius 2R. The dielectric has a relative permittivity of &r. The composite sphere is exposed to some external fields, which create a potential V-α cosa where α is a constant Find the electric field and the electric displacement in the dielectric, i.e. R<rc2R. Hint: Use the appropriate boundary (surface) conditions to solve for the potential in that region in terms...
2. Potential Inside a Sphere We are interested in the electric potential inside a spherical shell that is radius a and centered on the origin. There are no charges inside the she, so the potential satisfies the Laplace equation, However, there is an external voltage applied to the surface of the shell which holds the potential on the surface to a value which depends on θ: As a result, the potential Ф(r,0) -by symmetry, it does not depend on ф-is...
An uncharged metal sphere of radius R is placed in an otherwise uniform electric field E E0z. Some polarization will be induced because of the electric field, and the induced charges, in turn, will distort the field around the sphere. Find the potential in the region outside the sphere
A metal sphere of radius R has an electric charge +q on it. A) Determine an expression for the electric potential V on the sphere's surface. Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables R, q. Use k for the constant from Coulomb's law. B)Use the definition of capacitance to determine an expression for the capacitance of a metal sphere of radius R. (Hint: Assume the other plate is infinitely far away.) Express your answer in...
3.1 Two concentric spheres have radii a, b (b > a) and each is divided into two hemi- spheres by the same horizontal plane. The upper hemisphere of the inner sphere and the lower hemisphere of the outer sphere are maintained at potential V. The other hemispheres are at zero potential Determine the potential in the region a <r < b as a series in Legendre poly- nomials. Include terms at least up to 1 = 4. Check your solution...
held. A solid sphere has a radius R. The top hemisphere carries a uniform charge density p while the lower hemisphere has a uniform charge density of -p. Find an approximate formula for the potential outside the sphere, valid at distances r >> R. A solid sphere has a radius R. The top hemisphere carries a uniform charge density p while the lower hemisphere has a uniform charge density of -p. Find an approximate formula for the potential outside the...
6. The electric potential at the surface of a sphere of radius R is constant, i.e., V(R,0) = k, where k + 0. Very far away from the sphere (r >> R) the electric potential is V(r,0) = kr cos(0). Find the electric potential outside the sphere, remember to check that your answer matches the boundary conditions (1 point).
5. A hollow sphere of radius R has a potential on the surface of V(θ, d) Vo cos θ. There is no a) Find the potential everywhere inside and outside the sphere. b) Find the electric field everywhere inside the sphere. (You will find it easier to convert the potential to Cartesian coordinates and then find the field.) c) Find the charge density σ(0) on the surface of the sphere using Gauss' law. charge inside or outside the sphere.