Can the Gauss law be applied to all surfaces?
For any closed surface and for any distribution of charges, the Gauss law is valid.
Can the Gauss law be applied to the non-uniform electric field?
The Gauss law can be applied to uniform and non-uniform electric fields.
State the Gauss law.
According to the Gauss law, the net flux of an electric field in a closed surface is directly proportional to the charge enclosed.
What is the factor on which the electric field lines depend?
The Gauss law is interpreted in terms of the electric flux through the surface. The electric flux through the surface is the number of lines of force passing normally through the surface. The electric flux depends on the charge enclosed by the surface.
When is the flux through the surface taken as positive or negative?
The flux through the surface is taken as positive if the flux lines are directed outwards and negative if the flux is directed inwards.
What is called a Gaussian surface?
A Gaussian surface is a surface through which the electric flux is calculated.
Can Coulomb’s law be derived using the Gauss law?
Yes, Coulomb’s law can be derived using the Gauss law and vice-versa.
Can Coulomb’s law be derived using the Gauss law?
Yes, Coulomb’s law can be derived using the Gauss law and vice-versa.
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