Write expressions for electric potential due to a continuous distribution of charges.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) For a continuous charge distribution,the electric potential $V$ at a point $P$ with position vector $\vec{r}$ is given by the integral of the potential contributions from infinitesimal charge elements $dq$.
$1$. For linear charge distribution:
$V = k \int_{L} \frac{\lambda dl}{|\vec{r} - \vec{r}'|}$
where $\lambda$ is the linear charge density,$dl$ is the length element,and $\vec{r}'$ is the position vector of the charge element.
$2$. For surface charge distribution:
$V = k \int_{S} \frac{\sigma dS}{|\vec{r} - \vec{r}'|}$
where $\sigma$ is the surface charge density and $dS$ is the area element.
$3$. For volume charge distribution:
$V = k \int_{V} \frac{\rho dV}{|\vec{r} - \vec{r}'|}$
where $\rho$ is the volume charge density and $dV$ is the volume element.
In all expressions,$k = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0}$ is Coulomb's constant.

Explore More

Similar Questions

The charge given to a hollow sphere of radius $10\, cm$ is $3.2 \times 10^{-19}\, C$. At a distance of $4\, cm$ from its centre,the electric potential will be

$A$ particle of mass $m$ and charge $q$ is accelerated through a potential difference of $V$ volt. Its energy will be:

$A$ charge $+q$ is placed at the origin $O$ of $X-Y$ axes as shown in the figure. The work done in taking a charge $Q$ from $A$ to $B$ along the straight line $AB$ is

The electric potential at the surface of an atomic nucleus $(Z=50)$ of radius $9 \times 10^{-15} \ m$ is . . . . . . .

Two charges $3 \times 10^{-8} \; C$ and $-2 \times 10^{-8} \; C$ are located $15 \; cm$ apart. At what point on the line joining the two charges is the electric potential zero? Take the potential at infinity to be zero.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo