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maverick280857
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Hello all..
Here's a question I need some help with...
A point charge +Q has been placed between two infinitely large conducting plates. The charge induced on the surface of the first plate is [itex]q_{1}[/itex]. What should be the charge induced on the surface of the second? (Diagram attached; the charge is closer to the left plate)
(A) [itex]-(q_1 + Q)[/itex]
(B) [itex]Q[/itex]
(C) [itex]-(q_1 - Q)[/itex]
(D) None
(Correct answer = A)
If we had just one plate, then the induced charge on the side facing the charge would be -Q. But what happens if we bring another plate as well? How does the charge distribution change?
I am not sure if the "correct" answer is indeed correct.
Thanks for your help...
Cheers
Vivek
Here's a question I need some help with...
A point charge +Q has been placed between two infinitely large conducting plates. The charge induced on the surface of the first plate is [itex]q_{1}[/itex]. What should be the charge induced on the surface of the second? (Diagram attached; the charge is closer to the left plate)
(A) [itex]-(q_1 + Q)[/itex]
(B) [itex]Q[/itex]
(C) [itex]-(q_1 - Q)[/itex]
(D) None
(Correct answer = A)
If we had just one plate, then the induced charge on the side facing the charge would be -Q. But what happens if we bring another plate as well? How does the charge distribution change?
I am not sure if the "correct" answer is indeed correct.
Thanks for your help...
Cheers
Vivek