Challenge - Electric Energy and Potential

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Section 23.5 Challenge - Electric Energy and Potential

Explanation 23.5.1. Electric Potential of a Wire.

Figure 23.5.1. A charged wire lies along the y-axis with one end starting at the origin.

The wire shown above has one end located at the origin. The wire has length $L$ and a non-uniform charge density $\lambda = \frac{q_o y}{L^2}\text{.}$ Points A and B are located a distance $x_o$ from the top and bottom ends of the wire, respectively.

Is the electric potential at point A greater than, less than, or equal to the electric potential at point B?

ARC*S 23.5.2. Charged Ring.

A uniformly charged ring with total charge $-q_o$ and radius $R$ is located in the $xy$-plane. Determine the electric potential a distance $z$ above the center of the ring

Tip.

Evaluate your answer in at least two special cases

Subsection Metacognitive Reflection

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Section 23.5 Challenge - Electric Energy and Potential

Explanation 23.5.1. Electric Potential of a Wire.

A*R*C*S 23.5.2. Charged Ring.

Subsection Metacognitive Reflection

ARC*S 23.5.2. Charged Ring.