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One plate of a parallel plate capacitor is given a charge of `2muC`. What charge will appear on four surfaces of the capacitor?

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To solve the problem of how the charge distributes on the surfaces of a parallel plate capacitor when one plate is charged with \(2 \, \mu C\), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Capacitor Configuration**: - A parallel plate capacitor consists of two plates. When one plate is charged, it creates an electric field between the plates and induces charges on the surfaces of both plates. 2. **Charge on the Plates**: ...
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