Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields (EHB 212E) Spring 2021

Homework #1 Solutions
Due date & time: 30.03.2021 & 23.59
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Q1. Verify Divergence theorem for the function 𝐹⃗ = 𝑒⃗𝜌 𝜌 over the semi-cylindrical volume
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 ≤ 𝑎
𝑉={
0 ≤ 𝑧 ≤ ℎ, 𝑥 ≥ 0
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Q2. Verify Stoke’s theorem for the function 𝐹⃗ = 𝑧 2 (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜙 + )𝑒⃗⃗⃗⃗
over the rectangular closed contour
√2 𝜌
𝐶𝑎𝑏𝑐𝑑 shown in the figure. The direction of the contour is given on the figure. Choose 𝑑𝑙⃗⃗⃗⃗ and 𝑑𝑠
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
appropriately.

Figure 1 The geometry of the problem 2

Q3.

Figure 2. The geometry of the problem 3

In Figure 2, the constant charge density distribution 𝜌0 (𝐶/𝑚2) is defined on the surface located at 𝑥 − 𝑦
plane. In the question, the parts of a ring are given. Here, a is the inner radius and b is the outer radius.
Dielectric permittivity of the space is 𝜖0 . Hint: The ring pieces are located at x – y plane and each of them
is scanning 2𝜙0 angle in the space.

a) Find the electric field at an any point located at (0,0,z). Do not forget that Electric Field is a vector.)
b) By taking the limit cases, find the electric field at the same point (0,0,z) for the following figures.
In the following figures, the top views are given. No need to show all steps, just give the final
answers.
Hint: No need to do everything from beginning. Just try to take the limits or change the boundaries
of the integral.
c) Verify the last figure (Infinite Sheet) with Gauss’ Law.

i. ii. iii. iv.

Ring Shape Disk Shape Bow – Tie Shape Infinite Sheet
Q4. A vector field is given as 𝐹⃗ = 𝑒⃗𝜌 𝜌. Plot the vector field in MATLAB for 𝑧 = 0, |𝑥| < 10 and |𝑦| < 10.

clear all
close all
clc
[x,y]=meshgrid(-10:1:10,-10:1:10);
u=cos(atan(y./x)).*sqrt(x.^2+y.^2);
v=sin(atan(y./x)).*sqrt(x.^2+y.^2);
quiver(x,y,u,v)
axis equal