Why do electric flux and charge have the same units?

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Electric flux and electric charge share the same unit of coulombs, leading to questions about their relationship. Electric flux density is calculated using the equation D = εE, which serves practical purposes in electromagnetism. While electric flux is often expressed in terms of volts per meter (V/m), it is important to distinguish that this represents electric field intensity, not flux itself. The unit of electric charge is defined as ampere-seconds (A s), while electric flux is measured in volt-meters (V m). Understanding these distinctions is crucial for grasping the concepts of electric fields and charge interactions.
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eletric flux and charge have same units ie coloumb

is it a coincidence or some similarity exists btw these two?

electric flux density D= εE is used for calculating flux ψ not E .why?(read tht it is done for practical reasons) please explain the practical reasons ,if any.
 
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Electric flux is in V/m or Volt per distance, not coulomb.
 
yungman said:
Electric flux is in V/m or Volt per distance, not coulomb.

no,V/m is electric field intensity not flux
 
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