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PHY 102 Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields Objective Question
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What is a Gaussian surface?
Options
A A real surface that contains electric charges
B An imaginary 3-dimensional closed surface convenient for applying Gauss's law
Correct Answer
C The surface of a conductor
D A surface where the electric field is zero
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A Gaussian surface is an imaginary closed surface chosen to simplify the calculation of electric flux using Gauss's law, depending on the symmetry of the charge distribution.

Hint

Imaginary, chosen for convenience.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 47 of 1819
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