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In a uniform electrical field, why does the field strength remain constant? For a field where two metal plates, one negatively charged the other positively charged, why will E, electric field strength, always remain constant?
If we assume the distance between two plates A & B, where A has a charge of Q and B a charge of -Q, equals 1 meter. then the electrical field strength between them, according to Coloumb's law, would be:
k*Q/(1-n)^2 + k*Q/n^2= k*q/n^2 + k*Q/((n^2) - 2n +1)
where k=8.99*10^9, Q= charge of plates A and B and n= distance from plate A, n=<0,1>
That formula doesn't remain constant for all variables of n.
What exactly is it that I am missing :?
If we assume the distance between two plates A & B, where A has a charge of Q and B a charge of -Q, equals 1 meter. then the electrical field strength between them, according to Coloumb's law, would be:
k*Q/(1-n)^2 + k*Q/n^2= k*q/n^2 + k*Q/((n^2) - 2n +1)
where k=8.99*10^9, Q= charge of plates A and B and n= distance from plate A, n=<0,1>
That formula doesn't remain constant for all variables of n.
What exactly is it that I am missing :?
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