It is not convenient to use a spherical Gaussian surface to find the electric field due to an electric dipole using Gauss’s theorem because

Options

A. Gauss’s law fails in this case
B. This problem does not have spherical symmetry
C. Coulomb’s law is more fundamental than Gauss’s law
D. Spherical Gaussian surface will alter the dipole moment

Answer

B

Explanation

Gauss’s law is applicable for symmetrical body.