ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

1. The electric potential in a region of space is given by

V  5 x  7 x 2 y  8 y 2  16 yz  5 z volt, where distance are measured in
metre. Obtain an expression for the electric field intensity E and also
the Y - component of the field at point (2,4,-3) in the space.
Answer: E  i (14 xy  5)  j (7 x 2  16 y  16 z )  k (5  16 y ) , 12 Volt / metre
2. In what direction from point (1,1,-1) is the directional derivative of
F  x2  2 y 2  4z 2 is a maximum ? Also find the value of this
maximum directional derivative.
Answer : 2i  4 j  8k , 2 21

3. If the gravitational potential at any point is (-GM/r), where r is the

position vector of the point, find the intensity of gravitational field at
the point.

r
Answer : GM 3
r
4. Find the value of constant c for which the vector
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A  i ( x  3 y )  j ( y  2 z )  k ( x  cz ) is solenoidal.
Answer: -2
5. Equipotential surfaces in some problems are spherical in shape. If the
potential is given by V ( x, y, z )  C ( x 2  y 2  z 2 ) , show that the force is
radial
[Hint: Force acting along radius along radius vector is radial])
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6. Prove that  ( A  r )  r (  A)