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1. The electric potential in a certain region is:
V = ax2 +bx +c
where a = 13V/m2
b = -16V/m
c = 59 V
Determine the postion where the electric field is zero. Answer in units of m.
E = -[tex]\nabla[/tex]V
I know that the Electric Field is the negative gradient of the potential function. I then find that the partials with respect to y and z are zero. Then I find the partial with respect to x is: Ex=-13x+16
Then find the zero to be about 1.23. But it is apparently incorrect. Any help would be appreciated.
V = ax2 +bx +c
where a = 13V/m2
b = -16V/m
c = 59 V
Determine the postion where the electric field is zero. Answer in units of m.
Homework Equations
E = -[tex]\nabla[/tex]V
The Attempt at a Solution
I know that the Electric Field is the negative gradient of the potential function. I then find that the partials with respect to y and z are zero. Then I find the partial with respect to x is: Ex=-13x+16
Then find the zero to be about 1.23. But it is apparently incorrect. Any help would be appreciated.