Flux density and Divergence of Electric field

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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.
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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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Divergence is defined as flux per unit volume.
 
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?
 
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