JEE Main & Advanced Physics Electrostatics & Capacitance JEE PYQ-Electrostatics and Capacitance

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    In finding the electric field using Gauss law the Formula \[\left| {\vec{E}} \right|=\frac{{{q}_{enc}}}{{{\varepsilon }_{0}}\left| A \right|}\] is applicable. In the formula\[{{\varepsilon }_{0}}\] is permittivity of free space, A is the area of Gaussian surface and \[{{q}_{enc}}\]is charge enclosed by the Gaussian surface. This equation can be used in which of the following situation? [JEE MAIN Held On 08-01-2020 Morning]

    A) Only when the Gaussian surface is an equipotential surface and \[\left| {\vec{E}} \right|\] is constant on The surface.

    B) Only when\[\left| {\vec{E}} \right|=\] constant on the surface.

    C) Only when the Gaussian surface is a equipotential surface.

    D) For any choice of Gaussian surface.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] By Gauss law
                \[\oint{\vec{E}\cdot \overrightarrow{dA}}=\frac{{{Q}_{in}}}{{{\varepsilon }_{0}}}\]
                If \[\left| {\vec{E}} \right|=\frac{{{Q}_{in}}}{\left| {\vec{A}} \right|{{\varepsilon }_{0}}}\]
    or \[\left| {\vec{E}} \right|\left| {\vec{A}} \right|=\frac{{{Q}_{in}}}{{{\varepsilon }_{0}}}\]
    Then \[\vec{E}||\vec{A}\]
    \[\therefore \] Surface is equipotential too.


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