# The electric field between infinte plates?

1. Dec 1, 2011

### axcelenator

Two infinte plates are in the (x,y,z) space. one in X=5 and the second in X=-5. they are charged with superficial density SIGMA. Between them there is a spatial density P. P=A*X^2(X is the variable and A is constant. out the space(for example=X=10 or x=-10) the Electric field is 0.
I have to find the expression for the field(for every x and x) between the plates. How do I do that?

Thanks

2. Dec 1, 2011

### Simon Bridge

Re: The electricfield between infinte plates?

Gausses law.

3. Dec 1, 2011

### axcelenator

Re: The electricfield between infinte plates?

gauss not works here. if i use it, it gives me ...x^2

4. Dec 1, 2011

### cbetanco

Re: The electricfield between infinte plates?

How do you get $x^2$ when you use Gauss's law? Remember, you have to integrate the charge density. So, what is the integral of $\rho=Ax^2$? Its definitely not proportional to $x^2$.

5. Dec 1, 2011

### axcelenator

Re: The electricfield between infinte plates?

thanks! Ive figured out my mistake. its fine