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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

The electric flux, Φ, is defined as ...
Options
A product of E and area parallel to field
B differential of E and area perpendicular
C product of E and area perpendicular to field
Correct Answer
D product of E and cross-sectional area
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Electric flux Φ = EAcosθ, where θ is the angle between E and the normal to the area. For perpendicular, θ=0, so Φ=EA.

Hint

Definition of electric flux.

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