Homework problem set #1

Due 1/30(W)

Reading: Griffiths 1.1-1.2
Problems: 1.4, 1.6, 1.12, 1.13
Problem Set #1 download

Homework problem set #2

Due 2/6 (W)

Reading: Griffiths 1.3
Problems: 2.2(a), 2.3, 2.6, 2.7 (finish integration)
Problem Set #2 download

Homework problem set #3

Due 2/13 (W)

Problems: 2.15, 2.16, 2.17

Homework problem set #4

Due 2/20 (W)

Problems: 2.21, 2.25(c), 2.32 (a,c), 2.34(optional, but highly recommended)

Homework problem set #5

Due 2/27 (W)

Problems: 2.36, 2.39, 3.2(plot potential as described below)

Graphing potential for Problem 3.2
Use computer software (Matlab, Mathematica, Excel etc.) to calculate and plot the electric potential created by the system of charges shown in Figure 3.4 (p.115, Griffiths) as a function of distance from the center of the cube in three directions:
1. towards the center of a face
2. towards a corner
3. towards the midpoint of a rib
Now you are ready to answer the question posed in Problem 3.2

Homework problem set #6

Due 3/5 (W)

Problems: 3.4, 3.8, 3.15

Homework problem set #7

Due 3/12 (W)

Problems: 3.18, Computer problem #1

Supplemental reading for computer problem #1

Homework problem set #8

Due 3/21 (F)

Problems: 3.27, 3.33, 3.45 (a,b)

Homework problem set #9

Due 4/4 (F)

Problems: 4.5, 4.8, 4.14, 4.16(a)

Homework problem set #10

Due 4/11 (F)

Problems: 4.18, 4.28, 4.36

Homework problem set #11

Due 4/21 (M)

Problems: 5.8, 5.9, 5.11

Homework problem set #12

Due 4/28(M)

Problems: 5.13, 5.14, 5.15

Homework problem set #13

Due 5/5(M)

Problems: 5.22, 5.26, 5.37

Homework problem set #14

Due 5/14 (W)

Problems: 5.56, 6.1, 6.12, 6.17