Infinite Planes Eletric Field Question

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The discussion focuses on the behavior of electric fields between infinite conducting planes, referencing Gauss's Law as a foundational principle. The participant confirms their understanding by relating their problem to a configuration depicted in figure 9 from a provided link. They assert that the electric fields outside the conducting planes are zero, while non-zero fields exist only between the planes. This conclusion is supported by the symmetrical properties of the electric field in such configurations.

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Hi! I have already write everything on the pictures(In attachment), I have already circled the correct answer, however, I am not sure explain it correctly. So, can you check my explanation or question?
Thanks!

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This may not help, but see figure 9 of the following,

http://phy214uhart.wikispaces.com/Gauss'+Law

If you take the configuration of figure 9 and copy it, paste it, flip it and connect the two copies together you get the same set up as your problem, the fields will be the same as your problem, fields zero outside and only nonzero between conducting planes.
 

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