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What is the difference between an open surface and a closed surface?
What is the difference between an open surface and a closed surface?
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A closed surface surrounds a volume, while an open surface has edges and does not enclose a volume.
Updated On: Feb 26, 2025
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A closed surface is a surface that completely encloses a region of space without any gaps. It is a 3D surface that surrounds a volume, such as the surface of a sphere. The electric flux through a closed surface can be calculated using Gauss's law.
An open surface is a surface that does not completely enclose a region of space and may have edges, such as a flat sheet or a portion of a sphere.
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