Uniform linear charges and plane charges and mastering physics?

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The discussion revolves around a challenging physics problem involving uniform linear charges and plane charges, specifically problem 22.34 from a university physics textbook. The problem requires finding points where an alpha particle experiences no force due to a charged line and a charged plane. Participants suggest focusing on calculating the electric fields produced by both the line charge and the plane charge, emphasizing that the total electric field must equal zero at the desired points. Additionally, sharing previous attempts at solving the problem is encouraged to facilitate better guidance. Understanding the principles of electric fields from both charge types is crucial for solving the problem effectively.
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uniform linear charges and plane charges and mastering physics??

I am completely stumped on this mastering physics problem, problem 22.34 (same as out of the university physics volume 3 11th edition book) and I cannot find any examples to compare to in my physics book and I have tried multiple times to come up with some solution but none make sense, I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction or show me how to go about solving it.

the problem is:

A long line carrying a uniform linear charge density 50 mu[micro] C/m [So 50*10^-6 ; sorry don't know how to make mu character so just clarifying] runs parallel to and 10.0 cm from the surface of a large, flat plastic sheet that has a uniform surface charge density of -100 mu [micro] C/m^2 on one side.

Find the location of all points where an alpha particle would feel no force due to this arrangement of charged objects.

as I said before I am completely stumped and I have failed attempts about 5 -6 times and I would appreciate any help given. Thanks in advance
 
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An alpha partice would feel no force at those places where the electric field is zero, right?
So find the electric field. If you know the electric field of a plane sheet and that of a point charge you can just add them up. (Convince yourself that the electric field of the wire/plane doesn't affect the charge distribution on the plane/wire).

It would also help if you showed what you have done so far.
 
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