Difference between electric field intensity of plane and conducting sheet

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The discussion clarifies the difference in electric field intensity between an infinite plane charged sheet and an infinite conducting charged sheet. The electric field intensity for the infinite plane charged sheet is given by the formula E = σ/2ε₀, while for the infinite conducting charged sheet, it is E = σ/ε₀. The key distinction lies in the distribution of the electric field, where the infinite plane sheet has an electric field present on both sides, whereas the conducting sheet has the electric field on one side only. The derivation of the conducting sheet's formula can be approached using Gauss's law.

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what is the difference between the electric field intensity of
1)infinite plane charged sheet whose formula is
E=\sigma/2\epsilono
and 2)infinite conducting charged sheet whose formula is
E = \sigma/\epsilono
 
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Sumedh said:
what is the difference between the electric field intensity of
1)infinite plane charged sheet whose formula is
E=\sigma/2\epsilono
and 2)infinite conducting charged sheet whose formula is
E = \sigma/\epsilono

Look at the top and bottom figure here:

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/gausur.html#c3

One is a sheet of charge where the E field is on top and bottom. The other is where the E field is only on one side.

Zz.
 
How can we derive the formula for
'2)infinite conducting charged sheet whose formula is
E = σ/ϵo'
i am not cleared about the second point.
what will be the pattern of charge distribution on the conductor
and how it can be derived through direct integration?
 
Are you not familiar with Gauss's law?

Zz.
 
I am learning gauss law and is not perfect in it
 
Thank you very much for your valuable reply. I have got my answer after some trial and error. thank you very much.:smile:
 

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