Charge enclosed in cylinder question

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Homework Statement


The electric field inside a circular cylinder of radius r = a and height z = h is given by: E = Az[(-c/h)+(b/6(epislon zero)*(3z^2 - h^2)
where c and b are constants. Assuming the medium within the cylinder is free-space, find the total charge enclosed within the cylinder.

Homework Equations


Qtot = int(int(D*ds)) = int(int(int(rho*dv)))
D = epsilon*E

The Attempt at a Solution


Surface integral of each side (1-top, 2-side, 3- bottom)
1 & 3 = 0
2 = h*pi*r^3

not sure what to do from here?***Nevermind, I figured it out I think. I'll post the solution if anybody wants it.
 
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