Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 3.51

Potentials — David J. Griffiths

Physics · greens-reciprocity-theorem

Problem

Use Green's reciprocity theorem (Prob. 3.50) to solve the following two problems. [*Hint:* for distribution 1, use the actual situation; for distribution 2, remove qq, and set one of the conductors at potential V0V_0.] (a) Both plates of a parallel-plate capacitor are grounded, and a point charge qq is placed between them at a distance xx from plate 1. The plate separation is dd. Find the induced charge on each plate. [*Answer:* Q1=q(x/d−1)Q_1 = q(x/d - 1); Q2=−qx/dQ_2 = -qx/d] (b) Two concentric spherical conducting shells (radii aa and bb) are grounded, and a point charge qq is placed between them (at radius rr). Find the induced charge on each sphere.

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