Two Large Parallel Plates Carry Positive Charge of Equal Magnitude

question 15

Multiple Choice

Two large parallel plates carry positive charge of equal magnitude that is distributed uniformly over their inner surfaces. Rank the points 1 through 5 according to the magnitude of the electric field at the points, least to greatest.

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• B) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
• C) 1, 4, and 5 tie, then 2 and 3 tie
• D) 2 and 3 tie, then 1 and 4 tie, then 5
• E) 2 and 3 tie, then 1, 4, and 5 tie

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