The discussion centers on the concept of electric flux, its calculation, and its relationship to Gauss's law. Participants explore both theoretical and practical aspects of electric flux, including its definition, the role of surface integrals, and the implications of uniform versus non-uniform electric fields.
Participants express differing views on the existence of gaps in electric fields, with some asserting there are no gaps while others question the implications of field line representations. The discussion on calculating flux for non-uniform fields remains unresolved, with multiple approaches and uncertainties presented.
Participants highlight the complexity of integrating electric fields over surfaces that are not simple shapes, indicating that assumptions about uniformity and symmetry significantly affect the calculations. There is also a noted dependence on mathematical background for understanding the necessary techniques.
So if we have enough fillings then we will see more and less dense fillings everywhere with more and less strength of field.Delta2 said:No there aren't really any gaps there, in the magnetic field, we just see gaps because we don't have enough iron fillings.