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Electrostatics: Electric Field MCQ

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Electric FieldHardQuestion 31467

Question

Two large parallel plates with charges +σ and −σ. Field between them is:
  1. A
    σ/ε₀
    Correct
  2. B
    σ/(2ε₀)
  3. C
    2σ/ε₀
  4. D
    Zero

Correct answer

σ/ε₀

Explanation

Each plate contributes σ/(2ε₀). Between plates, both contributions add: E = σ/(2ε₀) + σ/(2ε₀) = σ/ε₀. Outside: they cancel, E = 0.