A system consists of 6 parallel identical plates placed un-equal distance apart. A charge q has given in plate no.3 . The charge developed in outer surface of plate 1 & 6 is ??
1q/2 on outer surface of each plate.
Hint: use the concept of electric field :)
3electric field thru a conducter is zero////////////////// remember!!!!!!!
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Let us take an gaussian surface as shown. This proves the charge distribution in the fig. as E inside the conductor is 0.
Also, E(p)=0
so,x=x1
ΣQ= x+y-y+z-z+b-b+c-c+w-w+x1
x+x1=ΣQ
Hence, x=x1=ΣQ/2
In the question, ΣQ=q
Therefore, charge on the outer surface will be q/2
(Plz let me know if there is any mistake..) :)
