Electric Field Strength on Cube Faces

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric field strength and direction on the face F of a cube subjected to varying electric fields. The electric field strengths provided are EA = 13 N/C, EB = 26 N/C, ED = 22 N/C, and EE = 21 N/C. Participants emphasize the importance of determining the sign of the flux based on the direction of the electric field arrows, with outward arrows considered positive and inward arrows negative. The solution requires understanding the relationship between electric flux and field direction.

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Homework Statement


lectric fields of varying magnitudes are directed either inward or outward at right angles on the faces of a cube, as shown in the figure.

What is the strength and direction of the field on the face F? (The cube does not contain any charges. Take EA = 13 N/C, EB = 26N/C, ED = 22 N/C, and EE = 21 N/C.)

The Attempt at a Solution



I am not sure how to do this problem any hints? i you add up the flux but it doesn't have a direction in which the electric field is going so i am confused.
 

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yjk91 said:
i you add up the flux but it doesn't have a direction in which the electric field is going so i am confused.

Look at the picture to determine the sign of the flux. for arrows pointing outward take the flux to be positive, and inward to be negative. the direction is perpendicular to each face.
 
arg i didn't look at the 10 which was C
thanks !
 

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