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Calculate W, using both Eq. 4.55 and Eq. 4.58, for a
Chapter 4, Problem 27P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 27P
Calculate W, using both Eq. 4.55 and Eq. 4.58, for a sphere of radius R with frozen-in uniform polarization P (Ex. 4.2). Comment on the discrepancy. Which (if either) is the “true” energy of the system?
Reference equation 4.55
Reference equation 4.58
Reference example 4.2
Find the electric field produced by a uniformly polarized sphere of radius R.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 27P
Calculate W, using both Eq. 4.55 and Eq. 4.58, for a sphere of radius R with frozen-in uniform polarization P (Ex. 4.2). Comment on the discrepancy. Which (if either) is the “true” energy of the system?
Reference equation 4.55
Reference equation 4.58
Reference example 4.2
Find the electric field produced by a uniformly polarized sphere of radius R.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 6
We are required to calculate the energy stored in the given sphere of radius . We are also required to find the discrepancy in our calculation.