Charge of a uniform density (8.0 nC/m2) is distributed over the entire xy plane. A charge of uniform density (5.0 nC/m2) is distributed over the parallel plane defined by z = 2.0 m. Determine the magnitude of the electric field for any point with z = 1.0 m.

A. 0.45 kN/C
B. 0.17 kN/C
C. 0.28 kN/C
D. 0.73 kN/C
E. 0.62 kN/C


Answer: B

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