Surface charge density(error in my work)

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The discussion revolves around calculating the surface charge density of a uniformly charged plastic sheet, given an electron's initial velocity and its vertical motion characteristics. The participant initially calculated the electric field and surface charge density but received incorrect results. They referenced the equation E = σ/(2ε₀) from Gauss's Law to correct their approach. The correct surface charge density was ultimately determined to be 2.86E-5 C/m². The conversation highlights the importance of applying the correct formulas in electrostatics.
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Homework Statement


In Figure (a), an electron is shot directly away from a uniformly charged plastic sheet, at a speed of vs = 2.00 106 m/s. The sheet is nonconducting, flat, and very large. Figure (b) gives the electron's vertical velocity component v versus time t until the return to the launch point. (The vertical axis is marked in increments of 5.00 105 m/s.) What is the sheet's surface charge density?

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Homework Equations


Vf=Vi+at
a=QE/M (Q = 1.609 x 10^-19, m = 9.109 x 10^-31)
E*ε₀=surface charge density (ε₀ = 8.85 x 10^-12)

The Attempt at a Solution



a=-4*10^6/14*10^-12=2.857E17
E=(2.857E17*9.109*10^-31)/(1.609*10^-19)=1617508.66
Surface charge density=1617508.66*8.85*10^-12=1.43E-5

I have tried the answer as both positive and negative and neither are working. What am i doing wrong?
 
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If I am not mistaken, the electric field from an infinite plastic sheet of finite thickness is given by

E = σ/(2ε0)

This is a direct consequence of Gauss's Law. Your E-field is twice that.
 
Ah your right, thanks, correct answer was 2.86E-5
 
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