Electrostatic potential of a cube with charge density

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The discussion centers on calculating the ratio of electrostatic potential at the center of a uniformly charged cube to that at one of its corners. Participants are seeking guidance on whether to apply Gauss's law or other methods to determine the electric field within the cube. There is an emphasis on using symmetry arguments to simplify the problem, but attempts to do so have not been successful. The problem hints at considering the cube as composed of smaller sections, such as eight half-sized cubes, to aid in the analysis. Overall, the conversation focuses on finding effective strategies for solving the electrostatic potential ratio.
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Homework Statement



Consider a uniformly charged cube with uniform charge density ρ.The ratio of electrostatic potential at the centre of the cube to that of one of the corners of the cube is?
A hint on how to approach the problem's solution would be appreciated.(whether to use gauss law or not etc.)

Homework Equations


Phi=E.A and
ΔV=Workdone/charge=-E.D

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to use Gauss law and symmetry argument to find electric field inside the cube,but failed.Help would be appreciated.
 
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Yashasvi Grover said:

Homework Statement



Consider a uniformly charged cube with uniform charge density ρ.The ratio of electrostatic potential at the centre of the cube to that of one of the corners of the cube is?
A hint on how to approach the problem's solution would be appreciated.(whether to use gauss law or not etc.)
2. Homework Equations

Phi=E.A and
ΔV=Workdone/charge=-E.D

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to use Gauss law and symmetry argument to find electric field inside the cube,but failed.Help would be appreciated.
Consider it made of eight half-sized cubes.
 
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