The discussion focuses on calculating the electric-charge density distribution, denoted as ρ(r), in the presence of a uniform electric field represented by unit vectors in the x, y, and z directions. It references Maxwell's equation, specifically ∇ · E = ρ/ε₀, where ε₀ is the permittivity of free space. The conclusion drawn is that the divergence of a uniform electric field is zero, indicating that there are no charges present in regions where the electric field remains uniform.
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