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2. (10 points) A charge of 3 µC sits at the top of a symmetric square pyramid with a base of 10cm and a height of 5cm as shown. What is the electric flux through the base of the pyramid? NOTE: While you do not need to do all parts of a physics problem for this question, you do need to show your work and how you arrived at your result. An answer with no work or explanation will result in no credit for this problem. 3 µC 10 cm 5 cm

          2. (10 points)
A charge of 3 µC sits at the top of a symmetric square pyramid with a base of 10cm and a
height of 5cm as shown. What is the electric flux through the base of the pyramid?
NOTE: While you do not need to do all parts of a physics problem for this question, you
do need to show your work and how you arrived at your result. An answer with no work
or explanation will result in no credit for this problem.
3 µC
10 cm
5 cm

2. (10 points)
A charge of 3 µC sits at the top of a symmetric square pyramid with a base of 10cm and a
height of 5cm as shown. What is the electric flux through the base of the pyramid?
NOTE: While you do not need to do all parts of a physics problem for this question, you
do need to show your work and how you arrived at your result. An answer with no work
or explanation will result in no credit for this problem.
3 µC
10 cm
5 cm

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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The electric field is given by the equation: E = Q / (4πε₀r²) Where E is the electric field, Q is the charge enclosed by the surface, ε₀ is the permittivity of free space, and r is the distance from the charge to the surface. In this case, we are given the Show more…

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10 cm^2. (10 points) You do need to show your work and how you arrived at your result. An answer with no work or explanation will result in no credit for this problem. NOTE: While you do not need to do all parts of a physics problem for this question, you need to find the height of the pyramid. The height is given as 5 cm. What is the electric flux through the base of the pyramid?