Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 26 - The Electric Field - Conceptual Questions - Page 774: 11

Answer

$E_1=E_2=E_3=E_4=E_5$

Work Step by Step

We know that the electric field inside an ideal capacitor is a uniform electric field and is given by $$\vec E=\dfrac{\eta}{\epsilon_0}$$ And since the vectors between the two plates in the given figure are at the same length and direction, it is a uniform electric field. Hence, the electric field is the same anywhere between the two plates. These two plates form an ideal capacitor. Therefore, $$E_1=E_2=E_3=E_4=E_5$$
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