Electric Flux Calculation for Uniform Field in Closed Shoe Box - [SOLVED]

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric flux through a closed shoe box in a uniform electric field of magnitude 6.00 x 103 N/C. The dimensions of the box are specified as 0.35m by 0.25m for the top and bottom, 0.25m by 0.20m for the vertical ends, and 0.20m by 0.35m for the vertical sides. The solution involves applying Gauss's Law to determine the electric flux through each of the six sides of the box, ultimately leading to a successful resolution of the problem.

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[SOLVED] Electric flux help needed

1. A Uniform electric field of magniture 6.00x10^3 N/C points upward. An empty closed shoe box has a top and bottom that are .35m by .25m, vertical ends that are .25m by .20m, and vertical sides that are .20m by .35m. Calculate the electric flux through each of the six sides of the box



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