How Is Potential Calculated in a Non-Central Charge Within a Grounded Cube?

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To calculate the potential in a grounded cube with a charge not located at the center, the method of images is suggested as a viable approach. The potential within the cube is zero due to its grounded nature. The discussion emphasizes the need to establish a system of charges that maintains this zero potential condition. While methods like Green's Function or the Poisson Equation were considered, they are deemed less applicable in this scenario. The focus remains on utilizing the method of images to solve the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


There's a charge, not at the center of a grounded cube. Find the potential in the cube.


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I'm really just looking for a place to start. I should end up with some kind of series, but I don't know if I should be doing some Method of Images, or Greens Function, or Poisson Equation. The only information I can find is for Laplace's Eqn which doesn't apply here, so I'm kinda stuck.

Just trying to get a head start on some homework, so can someone just point me in the right direction?

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The potential of the cube is zero. So try the method of images to set up a system of charges due to which the potential of the cube is zero.See if that works
 
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