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If electric field around a surface is given by `|vec(E)|=(Q_(in))/(epsilon_0|A|)` where 'A' is the normal area of surface and `Q_(in)` is the charge enclosed by the surface. This relation of gauss's law is valid when

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Surface is equipotential

B

Magnitude of electric field is constant

C

Magnitude of electric field is constant & the surface is equipotential

D

For all Gaussian surfaces.

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To solve the question regarding the validity of Gauss's law expressed as \(|\vec{E}| = \frac{Q_{in}}{\epsilon_0 |A|}\), we need to analyze the conditions under which this relationship holds true. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gauss's Law**: Gauss's law states that the electric flux \(\Phi_E\) through a closed surface is proportional to the charge \(Q_{in}\) enclosed by that surface. Mathematically, it is expressed as: \[ \Phi_E = \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{A} = \frac{Q_{in}}{\epsilon_0} \] where \(\vec{E}\) is the electric field and \(d\vec{A}\) is the differential area vector on the surface. 2. **Electric Flux Calculation**: The electric flux through a surface can be calculated as: \[ \Phi_E = \int \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{A} \] If the electric field is uniform and constant over the surface, we can simplify this to: \[ \Phi_E = \vec{E} \cdot \vec{A} = E |A| \cos \theta \] where \(\theta\) is the angle between the electric field vector and the area vector. 3. **Conditions for the Formula**: For the relation \(|\vec{E}| = \frac{Q_{in}}{\epsilon_0 |A|}\) to hold, we need: - The electric field \(\vec{E}\) must be uniform across the surface. - The angle \(\theta\) between \(\vec{E}\) and the area vector \(\vec{A}\) must be zero (i.e., \(\cos \theta = 1\)), which implies that the electric field is perpendicular to the surface. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the relation is valid under the following conditions: - The electric field is constant in magnitude and direction across the surface. - The surface is an equipotential surface, meaning that the electric field lines are perpendicular to the surface. ### Final Answer: The relation of Gauss's law \(|\vec{E}| = \frac{Q_{in}}{\epsilon_0 |A|}\) is valid when: - The electric field is uniform (constant in magnitude and direction). - The surface is equipotential (electric field lines are perpendicular to the surface).

To solve the question regarding the validity of Gauss's law expressed as \(|\vec{E}| = \frac{Q_{in}}{\epsilon_0 |A|}\), we need to analyze the conditions under which this relationship holds true. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gauss's Law**: Gauss's law states that the electric flux \(\Phi_E\) through a closed surface is proportional to the charge \(Q_{in}\) enclosed by that surface. Mathematically, it is expressed as: \[ \Phi_E = \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{A} = \frac{Q_{in}}{\epsilon_0} \] ...
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