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Gauss' Law

Gauss' Law

by Prashanth S -
Number of replies: 3
I Have A doubt Regarding Gauss' Law

How Do Identify The Gaussian Surface And The Direction Of Electric Field In A Conductor ?

Please Clarify My Doubt .
In reply to Prashanth S

Re: Gauss' Law

by Varun Agrawal -

Firstly understand that Gauss's law seems to be very easy, but for unsymmetrical body it is extremely tough to calculate the electric field using gauss's law.

To choose a gaussian surface just consider the surface which contains the point(at which we have to find EF) and is such that it encloses all charges due to which EF is to be calculated.Now surface should be a simple geometric figure (or else it would be tough to calculate).Also the EF should be the same in magnitude over the surface at all points.

Refer to Resnick Halliday, Gauss's law has been very well explained using flux.

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Re: Gauss' Law

by Prashanth S -
Thanks,Varun, For That Suggestion . The Electric Field Inside A Conductor Is Zero .
PS : Physics For Engineers And Scientists By Serway Is A Better Reference Source(I Feel). Try It Out .
In reply to Varun Agrawal

Re: Gauss' Law

by Prashanth S -
Thanks,Varun, For That Suggestion . The Electric Field Inside A Conductor Is Zero .
PS : Physics For Engineers And Scientists By Serway Is A Better Reference Source(I Feel). Try It Out .