What is the Electric Field of a Uniformly Charged Disk at Different Z Positions?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric field (Ez) of a uniformly charged nonconducting disk at various z positions, specifically at z = a. The relevant formula for Ez is given as Ez = kQz / (z² + a²)^(3/2), where k = 1/(2πε₀). The user initially misapplied the formula for a charged ring instead of the disk, leading to incorrect results. Correct application of the disk formula is essential for accurate calculations.

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Homework Statement


A nonconducting disk of radius a lies in the z = 0 plane with its center at the origin. The disk is uniformly charged and has a total charge Q. Find Ez on the z axis at the following positions. (Assume that these distances are exact.)

Z = a
[__________]Q / (a2εo) - This is the format the answer should be in.

Homework Equations



Ez = [tex]\frac{kQz}{(z^2+a^2)^{3/2}}[/tex]

k = 1/(2pi*εo)

The Attempt at a Solution


1. Ez = [tex]\frac{kQz}{(z^2+a^2)^{3/2}}[/tex]

I filled in 'z' and 'k'

2. Ez = [tex]\frac{Qa}{(a^2+a^2)^{3/2}*2\pi*\epsilon}[/tex]

3. Ez = [tex]\frac{Qa}{(2a^2)^{3/2}*2\pi*\epsilon}[/tex]

4. Ez = [tex]\frac{Qa}{8a^{3}*2\pi*\epsilon}[/tex]

5. Ez = [tex]\frac{Q}{(16\pi*a^{2}*\epsilon}[/tex]

6. [tex]1/16\pi[/tex]

7. [_.1963495408_]Q / (a2εo) * Its wrong and I don't know what I did wrong. Please help
 
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