Current Density: E,D,pv and Jz @ z=0 & z=.1m

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The discussion focuses on calculating electric field (E), electric displacement (D), and volume charge density (pv) as functions of z, given a potential V=90z^(4/3) at z=0. The derived expressions are E=120z^(1/3)az V/m, D=1.062z^(1/3)az nC/m^2, and pv=0.354/z^(2/3) nC/m^3. Confusion arises in part b regarding the calculation of current density (Jz) using the provided velocity component vx=5x10^6 *z^(2/3) m/s, leading to uncertainty about the z component of Jz being zero. The teacher's posted solution indicates that Jz should be calculated as Jz=pv*Vx, which adds to the confusion about the interpretation of the velocity vector. The discussion highlights the complexities in understanding charge density and current density relationships in this context.
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Let E=Eo (err...free space, not sure how to represent the symbols)
V=90z^(4/3) in the region z=0(Potential)
a) Find expressions for E,D and pv (volume charge density) as functions of z

My work:
E=-div V=0+0)120z^(1/3)az=120z^(1/3)az V/m
D=Eo E=1.062z^(1/3)az nC/m^2
pv=div D=.354/z^(2/3) nC/m^3

b)If the velocity of the charge density is given as vx=5x10^6 *z^(2/3) m/s, find Jz (current density) at z=0 and z=.1m

My work:
Now this is where I am confused because J=pv*v (volume charge density*velocity vector). And the book only gives the x component of the velocity vector and asks for the z component of the current density. If you ask me, that means the z component of the current density is 0, but I have no way of checking my answer.

:confused:

Is this correct?
 
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Still not sure about part b of this one, and running into more problems with the stuff :cry:
 
Teacher posted solutions today...

had Jz=Pv*Vx ...

Still don't believe that though unless it was a misprint in the book or something ... doesn't make sense to me
 
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