cavity

An elliptical cavity is carved within a perfect conductor.A positive charge q is placed at the center of the cavity. the points A and B are on the surface as shown A(a,0) and B(0,b) where a and b length of the major axis and minor axis resp. the origin is the center of the cavity

Compare the electric field ,potential and charge densities at point A and B

16 Answers

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skygirl ·

so wat is the question ?

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msp ·

oops forgot to type the question

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msp ·

is there any expression for charge density as a function of r from the center of the ellipse

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voldy ·

charge density is inversely propotional to the radius of curvature at that point . so , charge density at B is more. and so is the potential and electric field.

3
msp ·

can u prove that sri

3
msp ·

but in the soln for the pbm the charge density remains same

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voldy ·

sry I dunno proof . I just know that statement. Abhishek'll be able to answer I think.

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Abhishek Priyam ·

σ R =constant

R is radius of curvature..
But proof not striking now or may be I don't know.. let me see...

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msp ·

in which cases σ R=constant

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Abhishek Priyam ·

when a conductor is charged then regions having small radius of cur will have higher charge density...

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Abhishek Priyam ·

Ok i'm trying to explain..

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Abhishek Priyam ·

Consider only for a wire type of structure (for simplicity)
in the two fig (lines)

charge at end is greater for equilibrium..

If its not clear i'll try to xplain in a bit detail ...

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msp ·

but in this question charges are produced by induction

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Abhishek Priyam ·

didn' read the question..

just saw the discussion and replied... :P

ok now i'll reply according to question :P

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Abhishek Priyam ·

Pot at A and B will be same....

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voldy ·

hey ya Abhi's right . otherwise . there will be current.
pot A=pot B.
but EB > EA . I think this is bcoz E = -dV/dr r is less then , E is more.

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