Frequently in physics, one makes simplifying approximations. A common one in electricity is the notion of...

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Frequently in physics, one makes simplifying approximations. A common one in electricity is the notion of infinite charged sheets. This approximation is useful when a problem deals with points whose distance from a finite charged sheet is small compared to the size of the sheet. In this problem, you will look at the electric field from two finite sheets and compare it to the results for infinite sheets to get a better idea of when this approximation is valid. Figure + < 1 of 1 Part B For what value of the ratio R/a of plate radius to separation between the plates does the electric field at the point = a/2 on the x axis differ by 1 percent from the result 1/60 for infinite sheets? Express your answer to two significant figures. View Available Hint(s) ? R/a = Submit Frequently in physics, one makes simplifying approximations. A common one in electricity is the notion of infinite charged sheets. This approximation is useful when a problem deals with points whose distance from a finite charged sheet is small compared to the size of the sheet. In this problem, you will look at the electric field from two finite sheets and compare it to the results for infinite sheets to get a better idea of when this approximation is valid. Figure + < 1 of 1 Part B For what value of the ratio R/a of plate radius to separation between the plates does the electric field at the point = a/2 on the x axis differ by 1 percent from the result 1/60 for infinite sheets? Express your answer to two significant figures. View Available Hint(s) ? R/a = Submit