Flux through a cube at an angle

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A uniform electric field of 600 N/C is directed at an angle of 30 degrees from the +y axis and 60 degrees from the +z axis, passing through a cube with 2.0 cm sides. The electric flux for each face of the cube is calculated using the formula Φ = EAcosθ. Initially, there was confusion about how to apply the formula due to the angled field, but the problem was ultimately resolved. The user realized that the setup was not as complex as initially thought. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding electric flux in non-perpendicular scenarios.
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A uniform electric field with a magnitude of 600 N/C is shown pointing in the y-z plane, at 30 degrees from the +y axis and at 60 degrees from the +z axis. This electric field passes through a cube, with each side of length 2.0cm and oriented with faces in the +x, +y, and +z directions. For each face of the cube, calculate the electric flux, and then add these results to find the net electric flux.

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\Phi =EAcos \theta

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I started off doing the left face:
(600)(.02)^2cos60=0.12

What I'm not sure on, and I guess what I'm more questioning is, since the field is at this angle do I need to set the equation up differently? My instructor has never shown us any problem like this, nor is there one in my book. Everything is always parallel or perpendicular in the examples, so do I do anything different here?
 
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Disregard this, I was making it more difficult than it was. Problem solved.
 
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