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In a certain region of space, the electric potential is V(x,y,z)=Axy−Bx^2+Cy, where A, B, and C are positive constants. (a) Calculate the x-, y-, and z-components of the electric field. (Use any variable or symbol stated above as necessary.) x-component Ex, y-component Ey, z-component Ez. At what point electric field equal to zero.

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Answer:

E = (Ay-2Bx) i ^ + (Ax + C) j ^ + 0 k ^ and (-C / A i ^ + 2BC / A2 j ^)

Step-by-step explanation:

The electric field the electric potential are related through the least gradient

E = -ΔV = - dV / dx i^

Let's perform the calculations

E = dB / dx i ^ + dV / d and j ^ + dV / dz k ^

dv / dx = A and - B 2x

dv / dy = Ax + C

dv / dz = 0

E = (Ay-2Bx) i ^ + (Ax + C) j ^ + 0 k ^

Where is E = 0

Ex = 0

Ay -2Bx = 0

y = 2B / A X

Ey = 0

Ax + C =

x = -C / A

Ez = 0

For the total electric field to be steel the two components must be zero simultaneously

y = 2B / A (-C / A)

y = 2B C / A2

The coordinates of the point are (-C / A i ^ + 2BC / A2 j ^)

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