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Electric flux density (D)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Electric flux density, represented by the symbol D, is a measure of how electric field lines are distributed in a given area. It quantifies the amount of electric field passing through a surface per unit area.

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