An infinite sheet charge of has a charge density of +44.81 pC/m2 and covers the entire x-y plane. A second infinite sheet of charge has a charge density of −53.2 pC/m2 covers the entire y-z plane. What is the magnitude of the electric field at any point not on either surface?

An infinite sheet charge of has a charge density of +44.81 pC/m2 and covers the entire x-y plane. A second infinite sheet of charge has a charge density of −53.2 pC/m2 covers the entire y-z plane. What is the magnitude of the electric field at any point not on either surface?

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