Surface Charge Density and electric field

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Homework Statement


A nonconducting wall carries charge with a uniform density of 8.55 µC/cm2.
(a) What is the electric field 8.55 cm in front of the wall if 8.55 cm is small compared with the dimensions of the wall?


Homework Equations



σ= Q/A
E=σ/2Eo

The Attempt at a Solution



E=8.55/2 x 8.854x10^-12
 
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Don't think this is right, I feel like the factor that the 8.55cm from the wall should make a difference. Is that right?