Solution to Griffiths introduction to EM problem 2.26

[question2004]

Hi, there,

Could you please show me the solution to Griffiths Introduction to Electrodynamics, problem 2.26? The integral is so complicated. Thanks

[cepheid]

Cool! We're using the same textbook. Yeah, my next assignment will probably have problems from that section as well, since we're covering chapter 2 in the lectures right now. But, no one's going to do your hw for you. Show what you've got so far, and they'll help you out with corrections/point you in the right direction.

[Integral]

You might need to post the problem, since many you could help you may not have that text.

[question2004]

The problem is

A conical surface (an empty ice-cream cone) carries a uniform surface charge <sigma>. The height of the cone is h, and the radius of the top is R. Find the potential difference between points a(the vertex) and b (the center of the top)

Thanks a lot.

[HallsofIvy]

It could be worse!

I remember one post that said, in it's entirety, "What's the solution to the fourth problem on today's homework."

And another "What chapters will tomorrows test cover?"