An infinite plane slab, of thickness 2d, carries a uniform volume charge density (rho). Find the electric field, as a function of y, where y = 0 at the center. Plot E versus y, calling E positive when it points in the +y direction and negative when it points in the −y direction.

An infinite plane slab, of thickness 2d, carries a uniform volume charge density (rho). Find the electric field, as a function of y, where y = 0 at the center. Plot E versus y, calling E positive when it points in the +y direction and negative when it points in the −y direction.

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