Current, Resistivity, and strange questions

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The discussion revolves around deriving expressions for current density and electric field in a film of aluminum with a copper ring and disk setup. The current density decreases with distance from the center due to the increasing area through which the current flows. The user attempts to relate the variables a, b, thickness, and resistivity but struggles to incorporate them into their equations. They propose a formula for current density as J(r) = I/(2πr²) and for electric field as E(r) = ρI/(2πr²). Clarification about the parameters and the overall problem setup is sought to enhance understanding.
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Homework Statement


A sheet of aluminum is 1 um thick. A thick copper ring of radius b is placed on the film, and a (smaller) copper disk, of radius a, is placed on the film at the centre of the ring. The disk and ring are connected to the terminals of a battery, so that current I flows through the film from the ring to the disk. Derive, in terms of I, a, b, and the thickness t and resistivity \rho of the film, expression for the current density and electric field in the film as functions of the distance r from the centre of the disk and ring. Evaluate the resistance between the disk and ring if b = 10 mm, a = 5mm, t = 1 um.

Homework Equations


current density J is defined as J \equiv \frac{I}{A}
current density related to the electric field: J = \sigma E
since \sigma = \frac{1}{\rho} therefore E = \rho J

The Attempt at a Solution


The further out away from the centre, the lower the current density will be, since there will be the same amount of charge flowing over a greater area.

I'm can't think of a way that needs a, b, or thickness. I don't know how the copper is affecting the current, since current is given. All I can think of right now is
J(r) = \frac{I}{2 \pi r^{2}}
and then E(r) = \frac{\rho I}{2 \pi r^{2}}
Thanks~
 
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Are you giving the whole problem? What is b?

Edit: My mistake. Sorry.
 
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