A positive point charge (+ q) is kept in the vicinity of an uncharged conducting plate. Sketch electric field lines originating from the point on to the surface of the plate. Derive the expression for the electric field at the surface of a charged conductor.

A positive point charge (+ q) is kept in the vicinity of an uncharged conducting plate. Sketch electric field lines originating from the point on to the surface of the plate. Derive the expression for the electric field at the surface of a charged conductor.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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