Gauss’s Law

Quiz

1) Deduce an expression for the total electric flux through a sphere of radius R due to a point
charge q at the centre of the sphere. Define any other symbols in your expression.

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What is Gauss’s Law?

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2) A solid metal sphere of radius 40.0 cm carries a charge of +50nC. Calculate the electric field
strength
a) at a point with a distance of 20.0 cm from the centre of the sphere,

b) on the surface of the sphere

c) at a point with a distance of 60 cm from the centre of the sphere

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