Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 3.39

Potentials — David J. Griffiths

Physics · method-of-images

Problem

Two infinite parallel grounded conducting planes are held a distance aa apart. A point charge qq is placed in the region between them, a distance xx from one plate. Find the force on qq. Check that your answer is correct for the special cases a→∞a \to \infty and x=a/2x = a/2.

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