Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 2.21

Electrostatics — David J. Griffiths

Physics · electric-potential-solid-sphere

Problem

Find the potential inside and outside a uniformly charged solid sphere whose radius is RR and whose total charge is qq. Use infinity as your reference point. Compute the gradient of VV in each region, and check that it yields the correct field. Sketch V(r)V(r).

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