Define Gauss's law.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a definition of Gauss's law, which is a fundamental principle in electromagnetism describing the relationship between electric charge and electric field. It involves the concept of electric flux and how it relates to the charge enclosed within a closed surface.
Answer
Gauss's law: total electric flux out of a closed surface = charge enclosed / permittivity.
Gauss's law states that the total electric flux out of a closed surface is equal to the charge enclosed divided by the permittivity.
Answer for screen readers
Gauss's law states that the total electric flux out of a closed surface is equal to the charge enclosed divided by the permittivity.
More Information
Gauss's law is one of the four Maxwell's equations and is fundamental to electromagnetism.
Tips
A common mistake is using an open surface instead of a closed one when applying Gauss's law.
Sources
- Gauss Law - Applications, Derivation, Problems on Gauss Theorem - byjus.com
- Gauss's Law - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Gauss's law | Definition, Formula, & Facts - Britannica - britannica.com
