Electric Flux: Understanding and Explaining

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SUMMARY

Electric flux quantifies the flow of electric field through a given area, and it is independent of the area size in specific geometrical situations, particularly when dealing with point charges. The total electric flux emanating from a point charge remains constant as it passes through concentric spheres, regardless of their radius. This phenomenon is explained through the concept of flux density, which does not vary with area. For a comprehensive understanding, refer to the diagrams provided in the Wikipedia article on electric flux.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electric fields and point charges
  • Familiarity with the concept of flux density
  • Basic knowledge of geometric principles related to spheres
  • Ability to interpret diagrams and visual representations of electric flux
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  • Study the mathematical formulation of electric flux using Gauss's Law
  • Explore the relationship between electric flux and electric field strength
  • Investigate applications of electric flux in electrostatics
  • Review the concept of flux density and its implications in different geometrical contexts
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Can some one explain Electric flux to me. I know it is suppose to measure the flow electricity but why is flux indepenent of area size?
 
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Winzer said:

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Can some one explain Electric flux to me. I know it is suppose to measure the flow electricity but why is flux indepenent of area size?

You must be referring to some special geometrical situation. In general, the flux will ratio with the area... see the diagrams half-way down this page, for example:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_flux

The "flux density" will not change with area, however. Is that what you are asking about?

Or are you referring to the fact that the total flux from a point charge is the same as you go out through concentric spheres, farther and farther away from the point charge?
 

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