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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question

Question

The formula for flux through a non-flat surface involves what mathematical operation?
Options
A Simple multiplication
B Taking a square root
C A surface integral
Correct Answer
D A derivative with respect to time
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Flux is the integral of the dot product of the electric field and the infinitesimal area vector over the surface: ΦE = ∮ E · dA.

Hint

Symbol is '∮'.

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