How Is Electrical Potential Derived from a Ring Charge?

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The discussion focuses on deriving the electrical potential from a ring charge, specifically concerning a symmetrical ring charge along the z-axis. The user expresses confusion about the variable length involved in the calculations and requests a step-by-step derivation of the potential equation. Key points include the use of complete circle integral functions and the importance of expressing the distance 'l' in terms of other variables like r and θ. The conversation indicates that the user eventually solved the problem and is encouraged to share the solution for others facing similar issues. The thread highlights the complexities of calculating electric potential in charge distributions.
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Hi.
I have no idea how to do this. It's complicated because the length here is a variable. I posted the same question before but there was a little mistake so I am reposting this again.

The picture below shows the potential due to ring charge.
Please show the full steps of deriving the equation of electrical potential shown in the picture. I have no idea how to start.

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The electric potential of the revolving symmetrical ring electric charge related to the axis z as depicted in the diagram 5.3. It is commonplace to use complete circle integral function in the charge simulation method. If the position (height) of ring electric charge is Z, the radius is R, and the charge density is λ, the electric potential of the point P will be as represented in the next equation.

In the equation, l is the distance between the part of the ring charge dθ and P.
 

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MissP.25_5 said:
Hi.
I have no idea how to do this. It's complicated because the length here is a variable. I posted the same question before but there was a little mistake so I am reposting this again.

The picture below shows the potential due to ring charge.
Please show the full steps of deriving the equation of electrical potential shown in the picture. I have no idea how to start.
I can give you a hint where to start, but I am not allowed to provide full steps like you ask.

The electric potential of the revolving symmetrical ring electric charge...
... the picture does not show a revolving system - please check.

... related to the axis z as depicted in the diagram 5.3. It is commonplace to use complete circle integral function in the charge simulation method. If the position (height) of ring electric charge is Z, the radius is R, and the charge density is λ, the electric potential of the point P will be as represented in the next equation.

In the equation, l is the distance between the part of the ring charge dθ and P.
So how would you normally go about finding the potential due to a distribution of charge?

You problem seem to be the "l" is not fixed?
That is not a problem if you express l in terms of r and θ
 
Simon Bridge said:
I can give you a hint where to start, but I am not allowed to provide full steps like you ask.

... the picture does not show a revolving system - please check.


So how would you normally go about finding the potential due to a distribution of charge?

You problem seem to be the "l" is not fixed?
That is not a problem if you express l in terms of r and θ

It's ok, I have solved this problem!
 
Excellent - perhaps you can help out someone in a similar fix by posting the resolution?
 
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