How Do Surface Charges Affect E-field Patterns in Prisms and Cubes?

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The discussion focuses on determining the net charge enclosed by various prisms and cubes based on their electric field (E-field) patterns. It emphasizes that if E-field lines begin or end within a shape, it indicates the presence of charge, while equal numbers of lines entering and exiting suggest a zero net charge. The E-field is uniform across each surface, and there is no flux through the top and bottom surfaces. Participants are encouraged to analyze the attached image for specific cases (a-f) to identify the net charge. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurately assessing the charge characteristics of the given shapes.
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Please refer to the image that is attached

Homework Statement



For each of these prisms and cubes (a-f), state whether the surface encloses a:

-net positive charge
-net negative charge or
- a zero net charge


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The Attempt at a Solution



The E-field is everywhere parallel to the page, so there is no flux through the top and bottom surfaces, The E-field is uniform over each face of the surface in the direction shown. The field streang in N/C is also shown for each surface.
 

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You might ask: Do the field lines end or begin in the shape in question, if so you have charge in the shape. If the field lines both end and begin in the shape in question the only way to have zero charge is if an equal number of lines enter and exit the shape.

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