Understanding Faraday's Experiment and Electric Flux

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Faraday's experiment involving two spheres demonstrates the principles of electric flux, which is crucial for understanding Gauss's law. The discussion highlights the need for a deeper comprehension of how Faraday's experimental results relate to electric flux and its mathematical representation in Gauss's law. Participants express a desire for clarity on the physics behind these concepts rather than just the formulas. The Wikipedia introduction on electric flux is deemed insufficient for grasping the underlying physics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electric fields and forces
  • Familiarity with basic physics concepts such as charge and potential
  • Knowledge of Gauss's law and its mathematical formulation
  • Basic comprehension of Faraday's experiments and their significance
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  • Study the derivation of Gauss's law from Faraday's experiments
  • Explore the concept of electric flux in detail, including its mathematical implications
  • Review advanced physics resources on electric fields and their applications
  • Examine case studies that illustrate the application of Gauss's law in real-world scenarios
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Physics students, educators, and anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of electric flux and its relation to Gauss's law.

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I knew about Faraday's experiment of the 2 spheres but
i can not understand the relation between his experimental results and what called
the electric flux and surely the translation of all of this to the famous Gauss' law .
So i need help to understand the whole idea about flux ..
 
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A7m3D said:
I knew about Faraday's experiment of the 2 spheres but
i can not understand the relation between his experimental results and what called
the electric flux and surely the translation of all of this to the famous Gauss' law .
So i need help to understand the whole idea about flux ..

Does the introduction at wikipedia help?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_flux

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Thanks for your reply

But This is not help because i want to know the physics of this formulas and how Gauss translate Faraday's experimental results into this formulas
 

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