A current I flows up the z-axis and is intercepted by an origincentered sphere with radius R and conductivity σ. The current enters and exits the sphere through small conducting electrodes which occupy the portion of the sphere’s surface defined by θ ≤ α and π − α ≤ θ ≤ π. Derive an expression for the resistance of the sphere to the flowing current. Assume that α >> 1 and comment on the limit α → 0.

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x2 (2+1) dx P(x) = [P₁+1(x) - P₁-1(x) XI -