# Test: Gauss Law

## 20 Questions MCQ Test Electromagnetic Fields Theory | Test: Gauss Law

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QUESTION: 1

### Divergence theorem is based on

Solution:

Explanation: The divergence theorem relates surface integral and volume integral. Div(D) = ρv, which is Gauss’s law.

QUESTION: 2

### The Gaussian surface for a line charge will be

Solution:

Explanation: A line charge can be visualized as a rod of electric charges. The three dimensional imaginary enclosed surface of a rod can be a cylinder.

QUESTION: 3

### The Gaussian surface for a point charge will be

Solution:

Explanation: A point charge is single dimensional. The three dimensional imaginary enclosed surface of a point charge will be sphere.

QUESTION: 4

A circular disc of radius 5m with a surface charge density ρs = 10sinφ is enclosed by surface. What is the net flux crossing the surface?

Solution:

Explanation: Q = ∫ ρsds = ∫∫ 10sinφ rdrdφ, on integrating with r = 0->5 and φ = 0->2π, we get Q = ψ = 0.

QUESTION: 5

The total charge of a surface with densities 1,2,…,10 is

Solution:

Explanation: Q = ∫∫D.ds. Since the data is discrete, the total charge will be summation of 1,2,…,10,i.e, 1+2+…+10 = 10(11)/2 = 55.

QUESTION: 6

The work done by a charge of 10μC with a potential 4.386 is (in μJ)

Solution:

Explanation: By Gauss law principles, W = Q X V = 10 X 10-6 X 4.386 = 43.86 X 10-6 joule

QUESTION: 7

The potential of a coaxial cylinder with charge density 1 unit , inner radius 1m and outer cylinder 2m is (in 109)

Solution:

Explanation: The potential of a coaxial cylinder will be ρl ln(b/a)/2πε, where ρl = 1, b = 2m and a = 1m. We get V = 12.47 X 109 volts.

QUESTION: 8

Find the potential due to a charged ring of density 2 units with radius 2m and the point at which potential is measured is at a distance of 1m from the ring.

Solution:

Explanation: The potential due to a charged ring is given by λa/2εr, where a = 2m and r = 1m. We get V = 72π volts.

QUESTION: 9

Gauss law cannot be used to find which of the following quantity?

Solution:

Explanation: Permittivity is constant for a particular material(say permittivity of water is 1). It cannot be determined from Gauss law, whereas the remaining options can be computed from Gauss law.

QUESTION: 10

Gauss law for magnetic fields is given by

Solution:

Explanation: The divergence of magnetic flux density is always zero. This is called Gauss law for magnetic fields. It implies the non-existence of magnetic monopoles in any magnetic field.

QUESTION: 11

Gauss law can be used to compute which of the following?

Solution:

Explanation: Gauss law relates the electric flux density and the charge density. Thus it can be used to compute radius of the Gaussian surface. Permittivity and permeability are constants for a particular material.

QUESTION: 12

Three charged cylindrical sheets are present in three spaces with σ = 5 at R = 2m, σ = -2 at R = 4m and σ = -3 at R = 5m. Find the flux density at R = 1m.

Solution:

Explanation: Since 1m does not enclose any cylinder (three Gaussian surfaces of radius 2m, 4m, 5m exists), the charge density and charge becomes zero according to Gauss law. Thus flux density is also zero.

QUESTION: 13

Three charged cylindrical sheets are present in three spaces with σ = 5 at R = 2m, σ = -2 at R = 4m and σ = -3 at R = 5m. Find the flux density at R = 3m.

Solution:

Explanation: The radius is 3m, hence it will enclose one Gaussian cylinder of R = 2m.
By Gauss law, ψ = Q
D(2πRL) = σ(2πRL), D(2π X 3) = σ(2π X 2), Thus D = 10/3 units.

QUESTION: 14

Three charged cylindrical sheets are present in three spaces with σ = 5 at R = 2m, σ = -2 at R = 4m and σ =-3 at R = 5m. Find the flux density at R = 4.5m.

Solution:

Explanation: The Gaussian cylinder of R = 4.5m encloses sum of charges of two cylinders (R = 2m and R = 4m).
By Gauss law, ψ = Q
D(2πRL) = σ(2πRL), D(2π X 4.5) = Q1 + Q2 = σ1(2π X 2) + σ2(2π X 4), here σ1 = 5 and σ2 = -2. We get D = 2/4.5 units.

QUESTION: 15

Gauss law can be evaluated in which coordinate system?

Solution:

Explanation: The Gauss law exists for all materials. Depending on the Gaussian surface of the material, we take the coordinate systems accordingly. Suppose if the material is a coaxial cable, the Gaussian surface is in the form of cylinder. Thus we take Cylinder/Circular coordinate system.

QUESTION: 16

With Gauss law as reference which of the following law can be derived?

Solution:

Explanation: From Gauss law, we can compute the electric flux density. This in turn can be used to find electric field intensity. We know that F = qE. Hence force can be computed. This gives the Coulomb’s law.

QUESTION: 17

The tangential component of electric field intensity is always continuous at the interface. State True/False.

Solution:

Explanation: Consider a dielectric-dielectric boundary, the electric field intensity in both the surfaces will be Et1 = Et2, which implies that the tangential component of electric field intensity is always continuous at the boundary.

QUESTION: 18

Gauss law cannot be expressed in which of the following forms?

Solution:

Explanation: Gauss law can be expressed in differential or point form as,
Div (D)= ρv and in integral form as ∫∫ D.ds = Q = ψ . It is not possible to express it using Stoke’s theorem.

QUESTION: 19

The normal component of the electric flux density is always discontinuous at the interface. State True/False.

Solution:

Explanation: In a dielectric-dielectric boundary, if a free surface charge density exists at the interface, then the normal components of the electric flux density are discontinuous at the boundary, which means Dn1 = Dn2.

QUESTION: 20

Three charged cylindrical sheets are present in three spaces with σ = 5 at R = 2m, σ = -2 at R = 4m and σ = -3 at R = 5m. Find the flux density at R = 6m.

Solution: