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Write an expression for the charge density on each side of the conducting plate.
The expression for charge density on each side of the conducting plate.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The charge density is the ratio the charge distributed over a surface area. The expression for the charge density is given by,
The distribution of the charge on the plate is shown below,
Figure 1
Now, because plate in uniform and charge on both the sides is same. So, the charge density on both the sides of the plate if the area of the sides is
Conclusion:
Therefore, the expression for the charge density on each side of the plate is
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