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===Approximations & Assumptions=== | ===Approximations & Assumptions=== | ||
- | There are a few simplifying assumptions we should make before solving this problem. | + | There are a few simplifying |
* The electric field is constant: Allows the electric field to be constant through our area which simplifies down the flux equation. | * The electric field is constant: Allows the electric field to be constant through our area which simplifies down the flux equation. | ||
* The surface is flat: Allows all the area vectors associated with the surface to point in the same direction. | * The surface is flat: Allows all the area vectors associated with the surface to point in the same direction. |