Electric flux through a wedge shaped block

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The discussion revolves around determining the electric flux through a wedge-shaped block. Participants initially debate whether the answer is (E) or (D), with some asserting that the flux on opposite sides is zero. Clarification is provided that the problem specifically asks which face(s) have non-zero flux. Ultimately, the consensus indicates that the correct answer is (C). The focus remains on understanding the conditions under which electric flux is non-zero through the wedge's faces.
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Flux on opposite sides = 0
The answer is (E) , right ?
 

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Fatima Hasan said:
Flux on opposite sides = 0
Why?
Fatima Hasan said:
The answer is (E) , right ?
Nope.
 
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## \Phi_e = \Sigma~Q_{Enclosed} = ##
kuruman said:
Nope
It's (D) , because the angle is 90 ( the surface is perpendicular to the field )
 
Fatima Hasan said:
It's (D) , because the angle is 90 ( the surface is perpendicular to the field )
The answer is not (D). You are correct in saying that the flux through 4 and 5 is zero. However, the problem is asking "Through which face(s) in the wedge the flux is non-zero?".
 
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kuruman said:
the problem is asking "Through which face(s) in the wedge the flux is non-zero?
C
 
That's the correct answer.
 
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