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The discussion revolves around a general physics homework assignment, with specific focus on questions related to electric flux and laws governing electrostatics. The original poster expresses confusion and difficulty in understanding the material due to a lack of resources and instructional clarity.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to seek help with specific questions but feels overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. Some participants suggest focusing on one question at a time and raising specific queries. Others provide hints related to the laws of physics applicable to the questions, particularly regarding electric flux and electrostatic principles.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging with the original poster's queries, offering guidance on how to approach the problems. There is a recognition of the need for clearer understanding and specific focus, but no consensus has been reached on the solutions to the questions posed.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions a lack of access to the textbook and challenges in understanding the professor's lectures, which may contribute to their confusion. There is also an indication that previous attempts at solving the problems were unsuccessful.

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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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