-d +d + + + A flat slab of nonconducting material has thickness 2d, which is small compared to its height and breadth. As shown in the figure, the x axis is defined to be along the direction of the slab's thickness with the origin at the center of the slab. This slab carries volume charge density p(x) = -Po in the region a -d

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A flat slab of nonconducting material has thickness 2d, which is small compared to
its height and breadth. As shown in the figure, the x axis is defined to be along the
direction of the slab's thickness with the origin at the center of the slab. This slab
carries
volume
charge density
p(x) = -Po
in
the
region
a
-d <x < 0 and p(x)= +P, in the region 0< x<+d. What is the electric field
vector in the region x = d/3? (Let po be a positive constant).
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+ +
+
+
+ +
O +
Transcribed Image Text:→X +d + + A flat slab of nonconducting material has thickness 2d, which is small compared to its height and breadth. As shown in the figure, the x axis is defined to be along the direction of the slab's thickness with the origin at the center of the slab. This slab carries volume charge density p(x) = -Po in the region a -d <x < 0 and p(x)= +P, in the region 0< x<+d. What is the electric field vector in the region x = d/3? (Let po be a positive constant). +++ + + + + + + O +
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