Two parallel thin metal plates are as shown. The charge density on one plate is +00, and on the other -oo. How do the following change when the plates are moved closer together? Explain. (a) the charge density (b) the electric field between the plates (c) the capacitance of the plates. -a, +o, :Metal piaces on insulacing stands

Two parallel thin metal plates are as shown. The charge density on one plate is +00, and on the other -oo. How do the following change when the plates are moved closer together? Explain. (a) the charge density (b) the electric field between the plates (c) the capacitance of the plates. -a, +o, :Metal piaces on insulacing stands

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Two parallel thin metal plates are as shown. The charge density on one plate is +o, and on the other -o,. How do the following change when the plates
are moved closer together? Explain.
(a) the charge density
(b) the electric field between the plates
(c) the capacitance of the plates.
:Metal piates
on insulating
stands

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