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?
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?
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- 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.
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