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Prove that if an isolated (isolated means no charges are near the sheet) large conducting sheet is given a charge, then the charge distributes equally on its two surfaces.

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To prove that an isolated large conducting sheet distributes a given charge equally on its two surfaces, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the System**: - We have a large conducting sheet that is isolated, meaning there are no external electric fields or charges influencing it. - When a charge \( Q \) is given to this conducting sheet, we need to show that this charge distributes equally on both surfaces of the sheet. ...
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