Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 2.26

Electrostatics — David J. Griffiths

Physics · electric-potential-conical-surface

Problem

A conical surface (an empty ice-cream cone) carries a uniform surface charge

\sigma

. The height of the cone is

h

, as is the radius of the top. Find the potential difference between points

\mathbf{a}

(the vertex) and

\mathbf{b}

(the center of the top).