Gauss's Law 8 Unit 2: Electric Flux and Gauss's Law Quiz
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Which of the following statements is true?

  • The electric field’s direction in a cylindrical Gaussian surface is not coaxial.
  • Gauss’s Law is not beneficial in identifying electric flux with symmetrical charge distribution. (correct)
  • Gauss’s Law can be used to calculate the magnetic field through a closed surface.
  • The surface area is expressed in coulombs.

What is the direction of the electric field in a spherical Gaussian surface?

  • Radial (correct)
  • Tangential
  • Circular
  • Random

Which of the following is correct for the electric field of a charged conducting sphere?

  • The area of the enclosed surface is zero.
  • The area of the enclosed surface is equivalent to the charge density. (correct)
  • The area of the enclosed surface is infinite.
  • The area of the enclosed surface is proportional to the radius.

Which of the following units express surface area?

<p>Coulomb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of charge distribution benefits most from using Gauss’s Law?

<p>Uniformly distributed charge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Gauss’s Law relate to Ampere’s Law?

<p>Gauss’s Law is similar to Ampere’s Law and may be used to derive it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between total electric flux through a closed surface and net electric charge inside?

<p>Inversely proportional (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when the electric field in a cylindrical Gaussian surface is coaxial?

<p>The electric field lines are concentric with the cylindrical surface. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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