An electric field given by E = 4.0 î – 3.0 (y² + 2.0) j + 0 k N/C pierces a Gaussian cube of edge length 2.0 m and positioned as shown in the figure. What is the electric flux through the a) What is the electric flux through the top face? b) What is the electric flux through the bottom face? c) What is the electric flux through the left face?

An electric field given by E = 4.0 î – 3.0 (y² + 2.0) j + 0 k N/C pierces a Gaussian cube of edge length 2.0 m and positioned as shown in the figure. What is the electric flux through the a) What is the electric flux through the top face? b) What is the electric flux through the bottom face? c) What is the electric flux through the left face?

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter6: Gauss's Law

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Problem 25P: A square surface of area 2 cm2 is in a space of uniform electric field of magnitude 103 N/C . The...

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