Practice Sheet related to Laplace Equation and Its Solution

[1] We have already derived the general solution of Laplace equations in

2-D Cartesian Coordinate System. Thereafter, we took the set of 04
boundary conditions as depicted in Example 3.3 in D.J. Griffiths, and
devise the specific solutions for the potential V (x, y). Thereafter :

Find the potential in the infinite slot of Ex. 3.3 if the boundary at x = 0
consists of two metal strips: one from y = 0 to y = a/2 is held at constant
potential Vo, and the other from y = a/2 to y = a is at potential – Vo.

[2] Two infinitely long grounded metal plates, at y = 0 and y = a, are

connected at x = +/- b by metal strips maintained at a constant potential
Vo presuming a thin layer of insulation at each corner prevents them from
shorting out. Based on the above description, write down the 04 boundary
conditions. Thereafter, find out the expression for the potential V (x,y)
inside the resulting rectangular pipe. [Hint: Example 3.4 but re-do evert
steps in a detailed manner]

[3] A rectangular pipe, running parallel to the z-axis (from -infinity to +

infinity), has three grounded metal sides, at y = 0, y= a, and x = 0. The
forth side, at x = b, is maintained at a specific potential Vo (y).

(a) Develop a formula for the potential within this pipe.

(b) Find the potential explicitly, for the case Vo (y) = Vo (a constrant).

[4] A cubical box (side of length a) consists of five mental plates, which
are welded together and grounded (see Figure 3.23 in D. J. Griffiths). The
top is made of a separate sheet of metal, insulated from the others, and
held at a constant potential Vo. Find the potential inside the box.

[5] A co-axial cable wire is having the variation of the potential depending
upon the radius ‘r’. If the inner and outer cylindrical layers are situated at
a distances ‘r’, and ‘2r’ from the central axis, and maintained respectively
at 16 V and 8 V potentials, derive a specific formula for the potential V (r)
for the region in between these cylindrical surfaces.

[6] In a spherical shell the variation of the potential is depending upon

radius ‘r’ only. If the inner and outer surfaces are situated at a distances
‘r’, and ‘2r’ from the center, and maintained respectively at 16 V and 8 V
potentials, derive a specific formula for the potential V (r) for the region in
between these spherical surfaces.