Exam Prep: Electric Field - Is It Zero?

In summary, an electric field is a vector field that describes the influence of charged particles on each other, and is calculated by dividing the force exerted on a charged particle by its magnitude. The electric field is not always zero, and its value depends on the configuration of charged objects. When the electric field is zero, it means there is no net force on a charged particle at that point. To prepare for an exam on electric fields, review basic concepts, equations, and principles, and practice solving problems and studying specific topics highlighted by your instructor.
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Homework Statement
Two infinite plane sheets with uniform surface charge densities
+ sigma and - sigma are placed parallel to each other with separation d.
In the region between the sheets, where does the total electric
field have the greatest magnitude?
Relevant Equations
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I'm having an exam soon so i want to make sure. Is the electric field here zero?? cause if i draw gauss surface covering both of them they should cancel out or am i wrong.
 
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You are asked about the field between the sheets. How is drawing a surface enclosing both going to help with that?
 
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What does this structure remind you? I mean two opposite charge sheets (or plates if that rings a bell) and the E-field in between them...
 
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