Magnetic field above rotating disk

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic field above a rotating disk with a surface charge density that varies inversely with the square of the distance from the center. The user is attempting to set up the integral correctly for the magnetic field, using the relationship between charge density and the angular velocity. They derive the expression for K and express the need to integrate only the vertical components due to symmetry. Additionally, they inquire about the implications of changing the surface charge density to be directly proportional to the distance from the center, expressing difficulty in setting up that integral. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in these calculations and the need for clarity in the integral setup.
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Homework Statement



What is the magnetic field a distance z above a rotating disk (ang.velocity w) with surface charge density inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the centre of the disk.

Homework Equations



K = v*surface charge density
B = (constant)*integral of (K x rhat / r^2 )da

The Attempt at a Solution



I just want to know if I'm setting up this question right (basically, if I'm setting up the part in the integral correct, which is why i ommited the constant)

charge desntiy = c/s^2 where c is a constant (since it is inversely proportional to square of distance from centre of disk)
so K = v*charge density = ws*c/s^2 = wc/s
so K cross rhat = Ksin(alpha) where alpha is the angle between k and r
but in this case, the angle will always be 90 degrees since k and r are in perpendicular planes
so i need to inegrate (K/r^2)da
but all the horizontal components will cancel so i need to take only the vertical components, so i multiply by cos theta where theta is the angle r makes with the disk

so i have :
integral of (Kcostheta/r^2) da
costheta = s/(s^2+z^2)^0.5
K = wc/s
r^2 = s^2 + z^2

so i get
ingeral of wc/s * s/(s^2+z^2)^3/2 * da
da = sdsdtheta
so I have to integrate (wcs/(s^2+z^2)^3/2)dsdtheta from s=0 to s=R and theta= 0 to theta=2pi

is this correct?
 
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Also, what about if the surface charge density was proportional to the distance from the centre instead?
then I would get an integral of the type s^4/(s^2+z^2)^3/2

How in the world would i do this integral? The one above is much easier but I can't figure out a way to do this one
 
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