Electric Potential Difference Question (Parallel plates, higher potential)

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In a system of two parallel conducting plates with a potential difference of 500 V, the plate with a positive charge is at a higher potential than the negatively charged plate. The electric field direction is from the positive plate to the negative plate, which helps clarify the relationship between electric potential and electric field. Understanding this relationship is crucial for solving related problems. The potential difference is defined as the work done per unit charge to move between the plates, reinforcing the concept that the positive plate has a higher potential. Clarifying these concepts will aid in answering related questions effectively.
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I have two large parallel plates that are conducting and separated by 10.0cm. The charges on the plates are uniform and equal in magnitude but opposite in sign. The difference in potential between the two is 500 V.

The first question concerning this is which plate (positive or negative) is at the higher potential?

I don't understand the question, basically. I'm sure I could answer it if I knew what it meant. So can anyone help clear that up?
 
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Is there a defining equation for potential in your book, which relates the potential to the electric field? That would help out here. Plus thinking about in what direction the electric field points (either from the +plate to the -plate, or from - to +).
 

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