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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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What is the electric field formula for an infinite plane of charge with surface charge density σ?
Options
A E = σ/ε₀
B E = σ/2ε₀
Correct Answer
C E = kQ/r
D E = 4πkσ
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The electric field of an infinite nonconducting plane of charge is uniform and has a magnitude of σ divided by two times the permittivity of free space.

Hint

The field is half of that found between two parallel plates.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 131 of 1819
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