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If V is a scalar, then the given equation (in spherical coordinate system)

is referred to as

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  1. Laplace's equation
  2. Poisson's equation
  3. gradient of V
  4. divergence of V

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Option 2 : Poisson's equation
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 Poisson's equation is given by;

For a homogeneous medium, ϵ is constant

For Spherical coordinate;

Additional Information For cartesian coordinate;

 For cylindrical coordinate;
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