A nonconducting wall carries charge with a uniform density of 8.30 A????1C/cm2. (a) What is the electric field 6.00 cm in front of the wall and its direction? (b) Explain whether your result changes as the distance from the wall is varied?

A nonconducting wall carries charge with a uniform density of 8.30 A????1C/cm2. (a) What is the electric field 6.00 cm in front of the wall and its direction? (b) Explain whether your result changes as the distance from the wall is varied?

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