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Key Equations

Definition of electric flux, for uniform electric field Φ=E·AEAcosθ
Electric flux through an open surface Φ=SE·n^dA=SE·dA
Electric flux through a closed surface Φ=SE·n^dA=SE·dA
Gauss’s law Φ=SE·n^dA=qencε0
Gauss’s Law for systems with symmetry Φ=SE·n^dA=ESdA=EA=qencε0
The magnitude of the electric field just outside the surface of a conductor E=σε0
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