Flux density and Divergence of Electric field

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Start date Jul 24, 2021
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Flux density is defined as the amount of electric flux passing through a unit area, while divergence measures the rate at which electric field lines spread out from a point in space. The discussion clarifies that flux density can be understood as electric field per unit area vector. Divergence is specifically defined as flux per unit volume, indicating a distinction between the two concepts. Overall, the participants agree that flux density and the divergence of the electric field are different quantities.

Jul 24, 2021

Shreya

Homework Statement: Is flux density same as divergence of electric field

Relevant Equations: Div E = (lim as V tends to zero) of (1/V) E*dS
V is volume

I think Flux density is flux/Volume.
Or is it flux/ Area
Please be kind to help

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Jul 24, 2021

Gordianus

Divergence is defined as flux per unit volume.

Jul 24, 2021

Shreya

Thanks a lot, Gordianus!

Gordianus said:

Divergence is defined as flux per unit volume

I think flux density is electric field / unit area vector...
So flux density and divergence of E are different,right?

Last edited: Jul 24, 2021

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