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Poissons' Equation, Electric Potential

 
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Oct15-11, 01:03 PM   #1
 

Poissons' Equation, Electric Potential


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
In an imaginary sphere with radius R, there exist uniformly distributed space charge ρ. Find the potential in all points in space, bounded by this sphere. (r<R). Dielectric is air. ******Must use Poisson or Laplace equation******

2. Relevant equations
[itex]\nabla\cdot\nabla ={\Large -\frac{\rho}{\epsilon _{0}}}[/itex]
3. The attempt at a solution

I did everything, and I found that one of the constants is 0.

But I get stuck when trying to find the second constant.

[itex]\phi (r) ={\Large -\frac{\rho r^{2}}{6\epsilon _{0}}}+C_{2}[/itex]

I know that potential is constant on R. But I don't know how to use that. I am basically stuck here. I tried with some derivations, that equal 0 etc. But didn't get me anywhere.

I have the solution for the constant: [itex]C_{2}={\Large \frac{\rho R^{2}}{2\epsilon _{0}}}[/itex]

Can somebody help me?
 
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Oct15-11, 05:59 PM   #2
 
Nevermind I got it. I misplaced the la place equation.
 
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