Calculating Electric Potential and Field for a Charged Disk

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To find the electric potential at point P due to a charged disk, the relevant equation involves integrating the surface charge density over the area while considering the distance from the charge. The electric field can similarly be calculated using a different formula that incorporates the charge density and the radial distance. The user is struggling to relate the variables and angles from the diagram to the equations provided. Clarification on the integration process and how to handle the angles in the context of the problem is requested. A step-by-step breakdown of the approach would be beneficial for solving both parts of the homework.
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Homework Statement



2. a) Find the potential due to a continuous charge distribution of a disk with a surface charge, x, at point P.
b) Find the electric field for part A using: attached formula .

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Well my first clue was to trying to relate the variables given in the problem and diagrams in relation to potential. I wasn't really able to figure out a way to do so.
 

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