Poissons' Equation, Electric Potential

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The discussion focuses on solving Poisson's Equation to find the electric potential within a uniformly charged sphere of radius R, where the space charge density is denoted as ρ and the dielectric is air. The participant initially derived the potential as φ(r) = -ρr²/(6ε₀) + C₂ but encountered difficulties determining the constant C₂. Ultimately, the correct value for C₂ was identified as ρR²/(2ε₀), resolving the issue after recognizing a misapplication of the Laplace equation.

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Homework Statement


In an imaginary sphere with radius R, there exist uniformly distributed space charge ρ. Find the potential in all points in space, bounded by this sphere. (r<R). Dielectric is air. ******Must use Poisson or Laplace equation******

Homework Equations


[itex]\nabla\cdot\nabla ={\Large -\frac{\rho}{\epsilon _{0}}}[/itex]

The Attempt at a Solution



I did everything, and I found that one of the constants is 0.

But I get stuck when trying to find the second constant.

[itex]\phi (r) ={\Large -\frac{\rho r^{2}}{6\epsilon _{0}}}+C_{2}[/itex]

I know that potential is constant on R. But I don't know how to use that. I am basically stuck here. I tried with some derivations, that equal 0 etc. But didn't get me anywhere.

I have the solution for the constant: [itex]C_{2}={\Large \frac{\rho R^{2}}{2\epsilon _{0}}}[/itex]

Can somebody help me?
 
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Nevermind I got it. I misplaced the la place equation.
 

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