Practice question
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A uniform electric field \( E = 8 \times 10^3 \, \text{N/C} \) is along the x-axis. What is the flux
through a rectangle of 20 cm × 30 cm in the yz-plane?
Explanation
**Flux definition** Φ = ∮ E·dA links field to area orientation. For uniform E perpendicular to surface, Φ = E A, with A = πr² for circle. Inclination reduces flux by cosθ factor, sign indicating outward or inward crossing. Area vector Δ S = 0.2 × 0.3 = 0.06 m² along x-axis. Flux: Φ = E · Δ S = 8 × 10³ × 0.06 = 480 N·m²/C . Substituting values gives 480 N·m²/C, which matches expected magnitude for this electrostatic configuration, confirming Coulomb's and Gauss's principles and charge quantization consistency.
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