In a region of space where the electric field is uniform, what is the electric f

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In a region of space where the electric field is uniform, what is the electric flux through a surface area A oriented perpendicular to the field?
  1. EA
  2. 0
  3. E/A
  4. A/E

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a region of space where the electric field is uniform, what is the electric flux through a surface area A oriented perpendicular to the field?
Correct Answer: Φ = EA
  • Step 1: Understand what electric flux is. Electric flux (Φ) measures how much electric field passes through a surface.
  • Step 2: Identify the uniform electric field (E). This means the strength and direction of the electric field are the same everywhere in that region.
  • Step 3: Recognize the surface area (A) you are considering. This is the flat area through which the electric field is passing.
  • Step 4: Note that the surface is oriented perpendicular to the electric field. This means the surface is facing directly into the electric field.
  • Step 5: Use the formula for electric flux when the surface is perpendicular to the field: Φ = EA.
  • Step 6: Calculate the electric flux by multiplying the electric field strength (E) by the area (A).
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