1. Electric Charges and Fields
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In finding the electric field using Gauss Law the formula $|\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}|=\frac{q_{\mathrm{enc}}}{\varepsilon_{0}|\mathrm{A}|}$ is applicable. In the formula $\varepsilon_{0}$ is permittivity of free space, $A$ is the area of Gaussian surface and $q_{enc}$ is charge enclosed by the Gaussian surface. The equation can be used in which of the following situation?

A

Only when the Gaussian surface is an equipotential surface

B

Only when $|\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}|=$ constant on the surface.

C

For any choice of Gaussian surface.

D

Only when the Gaussian surface is an equipotential surface and $|\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}|$ is constant on the surface.

(JEE MAIN-2020)

Solution

$|\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}|$ should be constant on the surface and the surface should be equipotential.

Standard 12
Physics

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