In a region of space, in terms of Cartesian coordinates (x, y, z) of some referenceframe, the electrostatic potential is given as V = 3x³ – 5z.(a) Find the electric field at the point 7 = 2î – 3ĵ + 4k.(b) In another region of space, electric field is given as É = 2.5y²j. What is the change in the electricpotential as going from 7, = 2î + 5ĵ to ř, = 4î + 2ĵ – 4k ? All units are in SI.

(a) Given, Potential. V= 3x3- 5z Electric field is the gradient of potential Electric field E =…

In a region of space, in terms of Cartesian coordinates (x, y, z) of some reference frame, the electrostatic potential is given as V = 3x3 – 5z. (a) Find the electric field at the point 7 = 2î - 3j + 4k. (b) In another region of space, electric field is given as E = 2.5y2j. What is the change in the electric potential as going from 7, = 2î + 5ĵ to 72 = 4î + 2ĵ – 4k ? All units are in SI. %3D

In a region of space, in terms of Cartesian coordinates (x, y, z) of some reference frame, the electrostatic potential is given as V = 3x3 – 5z. (a) Find the electric field at the point 7 = 2î - 3j + 4k. (b) In another region of space, electric field is given as E = 2.5y2j. What is the change in the electric potential as going from 7, = 2î + 5ĵ to 72 = 4î + 2ĵ – 4k ? All units are in SI. %3D

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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