A hemispherical surface (half of a spherical surface) of radius R is located in a uniform electric field of magnitude E that is parallel to the axis of the hemisphere. What is the magnitude of the electric flux through the hemisphere surface?

a. pR2E
b. 4pR2E/3
c. 2pR2E/3
d. pR2E/2
e. pR2E/3


A

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