Net Outward Flux Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the net outward electric flux is:

\[ Φ = E \cdot A \cdot \cos(θ) \]

Where:

\( Φ \) is the net outward electric flux (Nm²/C).
\( E \) is the electric field strength (N/C).
\( A \) is the area through which the field is passing (m²).
\( θ \) is the angle between the field lines and the normal to the surface (degrees).

Example

Let's say the electric field strength (E) is 100 N/C, the area (A) is 2 m², and the angle (θ) is 30 degrees. The net outward electric flux would be calculated as follows:

\[ Φ = 100 \cdot 2 \cdot \cos(30^\circ) \approx 173.21 \text{ Nm²/C} \]

So, the net outward electric flux is approximately 173.21 Nm²/C.

What is Net Outward Flux?

Net outward flux is a measure of the quantity of the electric field that passes through a given area. It is an important concept in electromagnetism and is used in Gauss’s law, which relates the electric flux through a closed surface to the charge enclosed by that surface. The net outward flux can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the orientation of the electric field with respect to the surface area.