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The uniform current density J flows through a surface that is a spherical cap of radius R. What is the total current through this surface?

The cap is centered on the z+ axis and has angular width of 60 degrees as measured form the z+ axis.

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    I = J S

    where

    S = 2 π r h

    h = r (1 - cosα/2)

    then

    I = J 2 π r^2 (1 - cosα/2)

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