Please help, thin sheet electric potential problem

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric potential due to two infinite parallel sheets of charge, both with equal positive charge densities. The potential is defined as zero at the origin, and the problem requires finding the potential in three distinct regions: x < 0, 0 < x < a, and x > a. A reference is made to a document that outlines the integration process for determining the potential, but there is confusion regarding the limits of integration for the different regions. Specifically, the limits for x < 0 are from 0 to x, while for x > a, they are from a to x. Understanding these limits is crucial for correctly applying the integration to find the electric potential in each region.
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Consider 2 infinite parallel thin sheets of charge, one in the x=0 plane and the other in the x=a plane. The potential is 0 at the origin. Find the electric potential everywhere in space if the planes have equal positive charge densities of +omega.


I honestly don't even know where to start for this except that you need to find the potential in 3 regions.
 
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