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Two thin infinite parallel plates have uniform charge densities `+ sigma` and `- sigma`. The electric field in the space between them is

A

`(sigma)/(epsi_(0))`

B

`(sigma)/(2 epsi_(0))`

C

`(2sigma)/(epsi_(0))`

D

zero

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The correct Answer is:
A
`E=E_1+E_2=(sigma/(2e_0))+(sigma/(2e_0))=sigma/(e_0)`
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