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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question
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Question

What does electric flux physically represent through a surface, according to the provided text?
Options
A The total electric potential energy stored within the surface.
B The strength of the electric field at the center of the surface.
C The number of electric field lines crossing the surface normally.
Correct Answer
D The rate at which electric charge flows through the surface.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 clearly defines electric flux: 'The electric flux through a surface is the number of field lines crossing the surface normally.'

Hint

Recall the visual representation of electric field lines passing through an area.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: ELECTROSTATICS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 817 of 1819
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