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The surface considered for Gauss's law i...

The surface considered for Gauss's law is called

A

Closed surface

B

Sphereical surface

C

Gaussian surface

D

Plane surface

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C
The surface that we choose for the application of Gauss's law is called Gaussian surface.
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  • Gauss's law is valid for

    A
    any closed surface
    B
    only regular closed surfaces
    C
    any open surface
    D
    only regular open surfaces

  • Gauss law is valid for

    A
    Square lamina
    B
    Disc
    C
    Shell
    D
    None

  • Gauss's law helps in

    A
    determination of electric field due to symmetric charge distribution
    B
    determination of electric potential due to symmetric charge distribution
    C
    determination of electric flux
    D
    situations where Coulomb's law fails

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