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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Conductor, It's Properties & Electric Pressure MCQ (Single Correct)

Two conducting plates X and Y, each having large surface area A (on one side), are placed parallel to each other as shown in figure. The plate X is given a charge Q whereas the other is neutral. Find:

A
The surface charge density at the inner surface of the plate X,
B
The electric field at a point to the left of the plates,
C
The electric field at a point in between the plates and
D
The electric field at a point to the right of the plates.

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towards left

towards right

towards right

Sol. The charge distribution on the surface of two plates can be shown as

From the given diagram:

surface charge density on inner part of plate x =

electric field at point 1:

⇒

∴ Q/2A ∈0 (towards left)

electric field at point 2: -

⇒

∴ Q/2A ∈0 (towards right)

electric field at point 3 : -

⇒

∴ Q/2A ∈0 (towards right)

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