Find v(z) given volume charge density

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Homework Statement


Consider the parallel plate capacitor(no figure). The capacitor plates have a separation distance d in the z-direction. The volume charge density is given by ρ_v. Find v(z).

Homework Equations


ρ_v = ρ_o*sin(pi*z/2*d)

The Attempt at a Solution


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∫(ρ_vdz) = -ρ_o*2d/pi*cos(pi*z/2*d) +A= dv/dz

∫dv/dz = -ρ_o*(2d/pi)^2*sin(pi*z/2*d) +Az + B = v(z)
 
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