Electric field inside a charged dielectric

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The discussion centers on the electric field inside a charged dielectric plate of thickness t with permittivity ε and surface charge density +σ on both surfaces. It is established that for an infinite dielectric plate, the electric field inside is zero due to the equal and opposite contributions from the surface charges. This conclusion is confirmed as correct, emphasizing the significance of the plate's dimensions in determining the electric field behavior.

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I've been thinking about this problem a while and can't seem to get anywhere.

A charged dielectric plate of thickness t has permittivity e. The 2 surfaces each have a surface charge density +s. Obtain an expression for the electric field inside the dielectric.

I think the answer is be that there is no field within the dielectric, as the field contributions from the two sides of the plate are equal but in opposite directions. But this seems to simple. Am I correct or have I completely missed something out?
 
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I think that's it.
 
No, if the plates are infinite in size you are totally correct.
 

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