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The document is an assignment on classical electrodynamics that contains 6 questions. The first question asks about calculating the work done to place a charge in a configuration of 3 other charges. The second question asks to derive the Laplace equation in rectangular and cylindrical coordinates. The third asks to prove a line integral of the electric field is zero. The fourth asks about solving for electric potential with a charge density and its significance. The fifth asks to use Stokes' theorem with a triangular surface. The sixth asks to write an application of Gauss' law.

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The document is an assignment on classical electrodynamics that contains 6 questions. The first question asks about calculating the work done to place a charge in a configuration of 3 other charges. The second question asks to derive the Laplace equation in rectangular and cylindrical coordinates. The third asks to prove a line integral of the electric field is zero. The fourth asks about solving for electric potential with a charge density and its significance. The fifth asks to use Stokes' theorem with a triangular surface. The sixth asks to write an application of Gauss' law.

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Classical Electrodynamics [PHYS 442]


Department of Instructor : Dr. S. Appalakondaiah Max. Marks : 30
Physics Answer all questions

1 (a). Three charges are situated at the corners of a square (side a), as
shown in Fig. 1. How much work does it take to bring in another
charge +q, from far away and place it in the fourth corner? [2
Marks].
(b). How much work does it take to assemble the whole
configuration of four charges. [2 Marks]. Fig. 1

2 Derive the Laplace equation in rectangular and cylindrical coordinates [3+3 Marks]

3. Prove ∮ 𝐸. 𝑑𝑙 = 0 [3 Marks]

4. How can solve the electric potential when charge density present and write the significance
[1 + 2 Marks]

⃗ , using triangular
5. Check Stoke’s theorem for the function 𝑉 = 𝑦 𝑘
surface shown here. [2 Marks]

6. Write the application of Gauss’ Law [3 Marks]

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