Hollow Sphere with Uniform Surface charge

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electromagnetic momentum of a hollow sphere with a uniform surface charge using Poynting's Theorem and Gauss' Law. The participant correctly identifies the electric field as E = 1/4πε0 Q/a² and proposes the magnetic field as B = 2/3μ0M, where M represents the magnetic dipole moment per unit volume. The participant seeks confirmation on the accuracy of their calculations and the application of the relevant formulas for electromagnetic momentum.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Poynting's Theorem and its application in electromagnetic theory.
  • Familiarity with Gauss' Law for calculating electric fields.
  • Knowledge of magnetic dipole moments and their significance in electromagnetism.
  • Basic calculus for evaluating integrals in the context of electromagnetic momentum.
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  • Review the derivation and applications of Poynting's Theorem in electromagnetic systems.
  • Study Gauss' Law in detail, focusing on its implications for spherical charge distributions.
  • Explore the concept of magnetic dipole moments and their role in electromagnetic fields.
  • Learn about the integration techniques used to calculate electromagnetic momentum in various configurations.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


Poynting's Theorem S = 1/μ0 (E x B)
Momentum = p = μ0ε0 ∫ S dτ

The Attempt at a Solution


My strategy was to treat the hollow sphere as a point charge (by Gauss' Law), so E = 1/4πε0 Q/a2. I believe the magnetic field would be B = 2/3μ0M (where M is the magnetic dipole moment per unit volume). For part A, would this be the correct total electromagnetic momentum if I used the formula stated above and the relevant E and B fields. Also, do I have the E and B field formula's correct?
 
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


Poynting's Theorem S = 1/μ0 (E x B)
Momentum = p = μ0ε0 ∫ S dτ

The Attempt at a Solution


My strategy was to treat the hollow sphere as a point charge (by Gauss' Law), so E = 1/4πε0 Q/a2. I believe the magnetic field would be B = 2/3μ0M (where M is the magnetic dipole moment per unit volume). For part A, would this be the correct total electromagnetic momentum if I used the formula stated above and the relevant E and B fields. Also, do I have the E and B field formula's correct?

The attachment is my current attempt at part A
 

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