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The electric field In a region is given gy `vecE=(E_(0)x)/(b)hati`. Find the charge contained in the cubical volume bounded by the surfaces x=0, x=a, y=0, y=a,z=0 and z=a. take `E_(0)=5xx10^(3)NC^(-1),a=1cm and b=2cm`.

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To find the charge contained in the cubical volume bounded by the surfaces \( x=0, x=a, y=0, y=a, z=0, z=a \) given the electric field \( \vec{E} = \frac{E_0 x}{b} \hat{i} \), we can use Gauss's law, which relates the electric flux through a closed surface to the charge enclosed by that surface. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Electric Field**: The electric field is given as: \[ \vec{E} = \frac{E_0 x}{b} \hat{i} \] where \( E_0 = 5 \times 10^3 \, \text{N/C} \) and \( b = 2 \, \text{cm} = 0.02 \, \text{m} \). 2. **Calculate the Electric Flux**: The electric flux \( \Phi_E \) through a surface is given by: \[ \Phi_E = \int \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{A} \] For the cube, we need to calculate the flux through each of the six faces. 3. **Calculate the Flux through Each Face**: - **Face at \( x=0 \)**: Here, \( \vec{E} = 0 \), so \( \Phi_E = 0 \). - **Face at \( x=a \)**: Here, \( \vec{E} = \frac{E_0 a}{b} \hat{i} \). The area vector \( d\vec{A} = a^2 \hat{i} \) (outward normal). \[ \Phi_E = \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{A} = \frac{E_0 a}{b} \cdot a^2 = \frac{E_0 a^3}{b} \] - **Faces at \( y=0, y=a, z=0, z=a \)**: The electric field has no component in the \( y \) or \( z \) directions, so the flux through these faces is also \( 0 \). 4. **Total Electric Flux**: The total electric flux through the cube is: \[ \Phi_E = \frac{E_0 a^3}{b} \] 5. **Using Gauss's Law**: According to Gauss's law: \[ \Phi_E = \frac{Q_{\text{enc}}}{\epsilon_0} \] where \( Q_{\text{enc}} \) is the charge enclosed and \( \epsilon_0 = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}^2/\text{N m}^2 \). 6. **Calculate the Enclosed Charge**: Rearranging Gauss's law gives: \[ Q_{\text{enc}} = \Phi_E \cdot \epsilon_0 = \frac{E_0 a^3}{b} \cdot \epsilon_0 \] 7. **Substituting Values**: Convert \( a \) from cm to m: \[ a = 1 \, \text{cm} = 0.01 \, \text{m} \] Now substitute \( E_0 = 5 \times 10^3 \, \text{N/C} \), \( a = 0.01 \, \text{m} \), and \( b = 0.02 \, \text{m} \): \[ Q_{\text{enc}} = \frac{(5 \times 10^3) \cdot (0.01)^3}{0.02} \cdot (8.85 \times 10^{-12}) \] 8. **Calculate**: \[ Q_{\text{enc}} = \frac{(5 \times 10^3) \cdot (1 \times 10^{-6})}{0.02} \cdot (8.85 \times 10^{-12}) = \frac{5 \times 10^{-3}}{0.02} \cdot (8.85 \times 10^{-12}) = 0.25 \cdot (8.85 \times 10^{-12}) = 2.2125 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C} \] ### Final Answer: The charge contained in the cubical volume is approximately: \[ Q_{\text{enc}} \approx 2.21 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C} \]
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