Purchase Solution

Working with Electric flux and charges

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

A charge of 170 micro coulomb is at the center of a cube of edge 80.0 cm.
a)Find the total flux through each face of the cube.
b)Find the flux through the whole surface of the cube.
c)What if ? Would your answers to part a or b change if the charge were not at the center? Explain.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

The solution gives all steps along with proper explanations so that you can solve similar problems yourself. All mathematical steps are clearly shown.

Solution Preview

The flux is the net charge inside divided by epsilon_0

That is, Flux, f = q/epsilon_0

= 170*10^-6/8.85*10^-12 = ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Classical Mechanics

This quiz is designed to test and improve your knowledge on Classical Mechanics.

Basic Physics

This quiz will test your knowledge about basic Physics.

Introduction to Nanotechnology/Nanomaterials

This quiz is for any area of science. Test yourself to see what knowledge of nanotechnology you have. This content will also make you familiar with basic concepts of nanotechnology.

The Moon

Test your knowledge of moon phases and movement.

Intro to the Physics Waves

Some short-answer questions involving the basic vocabulary of string, sound, and water waves.