Problem in finding the electric field()

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The discussion centers on calculating the electric field within a spherical cavity located inside an infinite metallic conductor, specifically under the influence of a surface charge density defined as σ(θ) = σ₀ cos(θ). It is established that the electric field inside the conductor is zero, and the participants are tasked with determining the electric field at the surface of the cavity. The challenge lies in applying the principles of electrostatics to find the electric field distribution within the cavity.

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  • Understanding of electrostatics principles
  • Familiarity with Gauss's Law
  • Knowledge of spherical coordinates
  • Concept of surface charge density
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Consider a, practically,infinite metallic conductor in which inside there is a spherical cavity with radial R. At the paries there is a surface allocation of electric brunt with a surface density: σ(θ)=σοcosθ .
θ: polar angle at the system of spherical coordinates with the center at the center of cavity.
Find the electric field at each point of the cavity.

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attempt to solution?
 
malawi_glenn said:
attempt to solution?

Inside the conductor, the electric field it's zero.
I think inside the cavity the field is zero
And at the surface of the cavity how can I work?
 
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