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FIGURE P24.48 shows two very large slabs of metal that are
parallel and distance
has surface area A. The thickness of each slab is so small in
comparison to its lateral dimensions that the surface area around
the sides is negligible. Metal I has total charge Q1 = Q and metal 2
has total charge Q2 = 2Q. Assume Q is positive. In terms of Q
and A, determine
a. The electric field strengths El to E5 in regions 1 to 5.
b. The surface charge densities
to d.
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