Flux Vectors of One E-: Force Vectors or Scalar Quantity?

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Start date Dec 15, 2015
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Flux Vectors

In summary, flux vectors are mathematical representations of the flow of physical quantities through a surface or area. They can be used to describe the movement of one E- (one electron) in a specific direction and can be either force vectors or scalar quantities. The main difference between flux vectors and other types of vectors is their focus on flow of physical quantities through a surface or area. In scientific research, flux vectors are commonly used in fields such as physics and engineering to model and analyze the flow of physical quantities. They are also used in experiments to measure the flux of these quantities through different materials or surfaces.

Dec 15, 2015

brian.green

How many magnetic/electric flux vector one e- can produce? Only one or many? (Here I mean flux as force vectors and not a scalar quantity like in flux density.)

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Dec 17, 2015

DuckAmuck

You can't count vectors in a continuous vector field. That's like asking "how many numbers between 0 and 1?"

Related to Flux Vectors of One E-: Force Vectors or Scalar Quantity?

1. What is a flux vector?

A flux vector is a mathematical representation of the flow of a physical quantity, such as force or energy, through a specific surface or area.

2. How do flux vectors relate to one E-?

Flux vectors can be used to describe the movement of one E- (one electron) in a specific direction. The vector will show the direction and magnitude of the flux of the electron.

3. Are flux vectors considered force vectors or scalar quantities?

Flux vectors can be either force vectors or scalar quantities, depending on the physical quantity being measured. For example, the flux of electric charge would be a scalar quantity, while the flux of an electric field would be a force vector.

4. What is the difference between flux vectors and other types of vectors?

The main difference between flux vectors and other types of vectors is that they specifically describe the flow of a physical quantity through a surface or area. Other types of vectors may describe movement in a different context, such as displacement or velocity.

5. How are flux vectors used in scientific research?

Flux vectors are commonly used in fields such as physics and engineering to model and analyze the flow of physical quantities, such as heat, electricity, and fluid dynamics. They can also be used in experiments to measure the flux of these quantities through different materials or surfaces.