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Chapter 20, Problem 37P
a.
To determine
To sketch: The two plates and region between them, showing the positive charge on the lower plate.
b.
To determine
To find: The sketch of the electric field lines between the two plates and the strongest point of field.
c.
To determine
To explain: The reason why it is more dangerous to be on top of a hill or mountain during a lightning storm than on level ground.
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