Electrostatic Field/Magnetic Fields

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The discussion centers on the relationships between the components A[R], A[θ], and A[∅] of a vector A in spherical coordinates when considering electrostatic and magnetic fields. It highlights that these components represent orthogonal directions in a spherical coordinate system. For electrostatic fields, the divergence of the vector field is crucial, while for magnetic fields, the curl of the vector field is significant. Participants express confusion about the problem's requirements and seek clarification on how to approach it. Understanding the mathematical relationships and physical implications of these components is essential for solving the problem.
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There is an arbitrary vector A=A[R](R,θ,∅)R(phasor) + A[θ](R,θ,∅)θ(phasor) + A[∅](R,θ,∅)∅(phasor). What relationship exists between the three functions A[R], A[θ], and A[∅] if this vector is either:
A: Electrostatic Field
B: Magnetic field
I really have no idea where to start with this problem, nor do I have a great understanding of what this problem is asking. Any help or guidance in this problem would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
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jcj330 said:
There is an arbitrary vector A=A[R](R,θ,∅)R(phasor) + A[θ](R,θ,∅)θ(phasor) + A[∅](R,θ,∅)∅(phasor). What relationship exists between the three functions A[R], A[θ], and A[∅] if this vector is either:
A: Electrostatic Field
B: Magnetic field
I really have no idea where to start with this problem, nor do I have a great understanding of what this problem is asking. Any help or guidance in this problem would be appreciated. Thanks!



This is vector in spherical coordinate that comprises of three orthogonal components where:

\vec A =\hat R A_R +\hat \theta A_{\theta}+\hat \phi A_{\phi}

Here is the explanation of Spherical coordinates:

http://mathworld.wolfram.com/SphericalCoordinates.html
 
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