Electromagnetics coulombs law and field intensity

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric field (E) at point P(0,0,h) above a circular region with a uniform surface charge density (ρs). The initial attempt used the formula for the electric field of an infinite sheet, which was deemed incorrect for this scenario. Participants suggested that the expression for the electric field along the axis of a ring of charge might be necessary, but the original poster lacked this information. The conversation highlights the confusion over applying the provided equations effectively to solve the problem. Clarification on the correct approach to find E in this specific context is needed.
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Homework Statement


The circular region, ρ < a, z= 0, carries a uniform surface charge density ρ ( subscript s). Find E at P(0,0,h), h > 0.

Homework Equations


Coulombs law
Field of a line charge and field of a sheet charge.

The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not sure what they are asking for , but my attempt I used the equation for a field of a sheet of charge cause it's the only one provided in the Homework that contains the ρ (subscript s).

It says E at point (0,0,h) so I'm guessing since its at z = 0 then the vector would be (0,0,h-0). Resulting in my result of

E = (ρ(subscript s) / 2ε ) (0,0,h)

Im not really sure what I'm supposed to be finding
 
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Okay so I get a little bit, I'm looking for the E of a circular region with the radius of ρ ?
 
Alwaysprolol said:

Homework Statement


The circular region, ρ < a, z= 0, carries a uniform surface charge density ρ ( subscript s). Find E at P(0,0,h), h > 0.


Homework Equations


Coulombs law
Field of a line charge and field of a sheet charge.


The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not sure what they are asking for , but my attempt I used the equation for a field of a sheet of charge cause it's the only one provided in the Homework that contains the ρ (subscript s).

It says E at point (0,0,h) so I'm guessing since its at z = 0 then the vector would be (0,0,h-0). Resulting in my result of

E = (ρ(subscript s) / 2ε ) (0,0,h)

I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to be finding
Hello Alwaysprolol. Welcome to PF !

(Use the X2 and X2 icons for superscripts & subscripts.)

Using the E field for an infinite sheet gives the wrong answer.

Do you have an expression for the E field along the axis of a ring of charge?
 
SammyS said:
Hello Alwaysprolol. Welcome to PF !

(Use the X2 and X2 icons for superscripts & subscripts.)

Using the E field for an infinite sheet gives the wrong answer.

Do you have an expression for the E field along the axis of a ring of charge?


Thanks!

Unfortunately, I was not given one. The professor has given us only equations for E of a line charge and a sheet and I'm not quite sure how to utilize them in this question since its asking for the E in a circular region
 
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