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As Gauss`s Law is a derivation of Coulomb`s Law, so why the Electric Field of infinite plane sheet of charge does not depend on the distance(r)?

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Coulomb law is defined for point charges .Gauss law is not derived from coulomb . Now coming to long plane sheet yes filed is uniform hence it is independent of distance nut point charge field is non uniform hence it depends on distance .

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