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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Uniformly distributed charge</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.</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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