electric flux density


noun
  1. another name for electric displacement

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Scientific definitions for electric flux density

electric flux density

  1. A measure of the strength of an electric field generated by a free electric charge, corresponding to the number of electric lines of force passing through a given area. It is equal to the electric field strength multiplied by the permittivity of the material through which the electric field extends. It is measured in coulombs per square meter. Also called electric displacement

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