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===Approximations & Assumptions=== | ===Approximations & Assumptions=== | ||
+ | There are a few approximations and assumptions we should make in order to simplify our model. | ||
* There are no other charges that contribute appreciably to the flux calculation. | * There are no other charges that contribute appreciably to the flux calculation. | ||
* There is no background electric field. | * There is no background electric field. | ||
* The electric fluxes through the spherical shells are due only to the point charge. | * The electric fluxes through the spherical shells are due only to the point charge. | ||
- | | + | The first three assumptions ensure that there is nothing else contributing or affecting the flux through our spheres in the model. |
- | * Constant charge for the point charge | + | |
+ | * Constant charge for the point charge: Ensures that the point charge is not charging | ||
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