Problem with differentiation

In summary: Yes, it is a rate per unit volume, but it is not the same as a derivative. It is a measure of the charge density at a particular point in space.
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rudransh verma said:
First I did d(rho)/dr which is equal to 35.4*10^-12/R. Then I integrated d(rho) by which I got rho=35.4*10^-12. And then the last eqn will be q=rho V. But the answer was wrong.
I have a doubt on the formula I am using for E because that formula is for a point charge or a charged shell.
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You are given the charge density, ρ, as a function of r.

If you differentiate that, with respect to r, and then integrate over r, you get charge density back - in some form. If you find an indefinite integral, and the evaluate the constant of integration, you simply get the charge density back as a function of r. If you evaluate the definite integral from 0 to R, as you did, you simply get the value of the charge density at r = R, i.e., at the surface of the sphere.

To find the charge over some volume you need to do a volume integral, as has been mentioned. In your case, with spherically symmetric charge distribution, the volume element that's handy to use is ##dV=4\pi r^2dr## .

Then ##\displaystyle Q_{in}=35.4 (pC/m^3) \int_0^a \frac{r}{R} 4\pi r^2 dr ## is the amount of charge inside a sphere of radius ##a## for ##a \le R ## .
 
<h2>1. What is differentiation?</h2><p>Differentiation is the process of finding the rate of change of a function with respect to one or more of its variables. It is used to analyze the behavior of functions and solve problems involving rates of change.</p><h2>2. Why is differentiation important?</h2><p>Differentiation is important because it allows us to understand the behavior of functions and make predictions about their values. It is also a fundamental tool in calculus and is used in many fields of science, including physics, engineering, and economics.</p><h2>3. What are some common problems encountered in differentiation?</h2><p>Some common problems encountered in differentiation include finding the derivative of a function, determining the maximum and minimum values of a function, and solving optimization problems involving rates of change.</p><h2>4. How do you solve problems involving differentiation?</h2><p>To solve problems involving differentiation, you first need to identify the function and the variable with respect to which you want to differentiate. Then, you can use the rules of differentiation, such as the power rule, product rule, and chain rule, to find the derivative. Finally, you can use the derivative to solve the problem at hand.</p><h2>5. What are some real-world applications of differentiation?</h2><p>Differentiation has many real-world applications, including modeling the growth of populations, analyzing the motion of objects, and optimizing production processes. It is also used in fields such as finance, biology, and medicine to make predictions and solve problems involving rates of change.</p>

1. What is differentiation?

Differentiation is the process of finding the rate of change of a function with respect to one or more of its variables. It is used to analyze the behavior of functions and solve problems involving rates of change.

2. Why is differentiation important?

Differentiation is important because it allows us to understand the behavior of functions and make predictions about their values. It is also a fundamental tool in calculus and is used in many fields of science, including physics, engineering, and economics.

3. What are some common problems encountered in differentiation?

Some common problems encountered in differentiation include finding the derivative of a function, determining the maximum and minimum values of a function, and solving optimization problems involving rates of change.

4. How do you solve problems involving differentiation?

To solve problems involving differentiation, you first need to identify the function and the variable with respect to which you want to differentiate. Then, you can use the rules of differentiation, such as the power rule, product rule, and chain rule, to find the derivative. Finally, you can use the derivative to solve the problem at hand.

5. What are some real-world applications of differentiation?

Differentiation has many real-world applications, including modeling the growth of populations, analyzing the motion of objects, and optimizing production processes. It is also used in fields such as finance, biology, and medicine to make predictions and solve problems involving rates of change.

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