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Definition of electric flux, for uniform electric field Φ=E→·A→→EAcosθ
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=E∮SdA=EA=qencε0
The magnitude of the electric field just outside the surface of a conductor E=σε0
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