Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 34 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves - Conceptual Questions - Page 1028: 4

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The net current through the surface $\rm S$ is $$I_{\rm net}=2\;\rm A\tag{To the right}$$ But if we curl our fingers along the arrow around the surface, our thumb then is pointing to the left. So it is negative.
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