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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 22 Objective Question

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The electric field strength inside (enclosed by) a Gaussian surface containing no charge - e.g. inside a hollow charged conductor - is
Options
A 0
Correct Answer
B 1
C min
D max
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

If a Gaussian surface encloses zero net charge, Gauss's law gives zero flux, and by symmetry the field itself is ZERO everywhere inside - the principle behind electrostatic shielding.

Hint

If a Gaussian surface encloses zero net charge, Gauss's law gives zero flux, and by symmetry the field itself is ZERO everywhere inside - the principle behin...

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