Concept explainers
(a)
The electric flux out of each face.
Answer to Problem 66QAP
The electric flux out of each face is,
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Height of prism,
Depth of prism,
Length of prism,
Electric field,
Formula used:
The electric flux is given by,
Where,
Calculation:
The electric flux is given by,
For surface I:
Thus,
For surface II:
Thus,
For surface III:
Thus,
For surface IV:
Thus,
For surface V:
Thus,
(b)
The net electric flux.
Answer to Problem 66QAP
The net electric flux is,
Explanation of Solution
Height of prism,
Depth of prism,
Length of prism,
Electric field,
Formula used:
The electric flux is given by,
Where,
Calculation:
The net electric flux is,
(c)
The electric field the prism enclosed.
Answer to Problem 66QAP
The electric field enclosed by the prism is,
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Height of prism,
Depth of prism,
Length of prism,
Electric field,
Radius of solid sphere,
Charge,
Formula used:
The electric flux is given by,
Where,
A=Surface area of prism
Calculation:
The electric flux is given by,
Area of the prism is,
Thus,
So, electric field of the prism is,
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