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The discussion revolves around a student struggling with General Physics II homework due to a lack of resources and difficulty understanding lectures. They express confusion about where to start and request help with specific questions, particularly questions 1, 2, 6, and 7. Respondents suggest focusing on one question at a time and applying relevant laws and concepts, such as electric flux and symmetry in setups. They emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying principles rather than attempting to solve the entire homework sheet at once. Overall, the thread highlights the need for targeted assistance in grasping complex physics concepts.
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I tried to do some of this, but I'm not even sure where to start. I'm so confused. I don't have the textbook yet neither as it hasn't come in the mail, so I can't reference it. My professor has a very heavy Indian accent and just does straight verbal lectures, so that doesn't help when taking notes.

Can somebody please help me answer these questions? I think if somebody were to show me how to do a couple of these (1, 2, 6, 7) then I can try to figure out the other ones.

Thank you in advance.
 

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Pick one question and then try to solve it and ask specific questions. Don't throw a whole homework sheet at us and ask for a lecture.
 
For qn 1: Use the definition of electric flux. Think about how to maximize the flux given a unidirectional field and a flat surface.

Qn 2: You need to use a particular law here. The set-up is symmetrical enough to apply it. Just think of how to find the parameters given in the statement of the law.

Qn 6: Again, think in terms of the law you have to use for qn 2.

Qn 7: Yet again think about the implications of a charged conductor in electrostatic equilibrium. Also you might want to use the same law for qn 2.
 
Like I said, I tried to work on it. I couldn't solve it. I turned it in and got them wrong. I got 1 right, though.
 
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