Gauss's Law - NEET Physics Questions
Question 1: easy

A uniform electric field E = 2 × 10³ NC–¹ is acting along the positive x-axis. The flux of this field through a square of 10 cm on a side whose plane is parallel to the yz plane is :

 

1. \[20NC^{-1}m^{2}\]
2. \[ 30NC^{-1}m^{2}\]
3. \[ 10NC^{-1}m^{2}\]
4. \[ 40NC^{-1}m^{2}\]
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To calculate the flux \(\Phi_E\) of the electric field \(\vec{E}\) through the square, we use the formula:

\[
\Phi_E = \vec{E} \cdot \vec{A}
\]

Here:
- \(\vec{E} = 2 \times 10^3 \, \text{N/C}\) (along the positive x-axis),
- \(\vec{A}\) is the area vector, perpendicular to the plane of the square.

Since the square lies in the yz-plane, its area vector points along the x-axis (same direction as \(\vec{E}\)), and its magnitude is the area of the square:

\[
\text{Side of square} = 10 \, \text{cm} = 0.1 \, \text{m}, \quad \text{Area} = (0.1)^2 = 0.01 \, \text{m}^2
\]

The flux is:

\[
\Phi_E = |\vec{E}| \cdot |\vec{A}| \cdot \cos\theta
\]

Here, \(\theta = 0^\circ\) (since \(\vec{E}\) is parallel to \(\vec{A}\)):

\[
\Phi_E = (2 \times 10^3) \cdot 0.01 \cdot \cos 0^\circ = 20 \, \text{N·m}^2/\text{C}
\]

Thus, the flux is:

\[
{20 \, \text{N·m}^2/\text{C}}
\]

Question 2: easy

A thin spherical shell of radius R has charge Q spread uniformly over its surface. Which of the following graphs most closely represents the electric field E (r) produced by the shell in the range 0 ≤ r < ∞, where r is the distance from the centre of the shell?

1.
2.
3.
4.
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The graph in the uploaded image is correct. Here's the explanation with equations:

For a spherical shell of radius \( R \) with charge \( Q \), the electric field \( E(r) \) is given by:

1. Inside the shell (\( 0 \leq r < R \)):
By Gauss's law, the electric field inside a spherical shell is zero:
\[
E(r) = 0, \quad \text{for } r < R
\]

2. On or outside the shell (\( r \geq R \)):
The shell behaves like a point charge located at its center. The electric field at a distance \( r \) is:
\[
E(r) = \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} \cdot \frac{Q}{r^2}, \quad \text{for } r \geq R
\]

Graph Representation:
- For \( r < R \), \( E(r) = 0 \), so the graph is flat (on the \( x \)-axis).
- For \( r \geq R \), \( E(r) \propto \frac{1}{r^2} \), so the graph decreases as \( r \) increases, starting from a maximum value at \( r = R \).

Question 3: easy

The mathematical form of Gauss’ law is :

\[\varepsilon_{0}\oint_{}^{}\overrightarrow{E}.d\overrightarrow{S}=q\]
In this reference which of the following is correct?

1. E depends on the charge q which is enclosed within the Gaussian surface only
2. E depends on the charge which is inside and outside the Gaussian surface.
3. E does not depend on the magnitude of charge q
4. All of the above
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The question states the mathematical form of Gauss's law as:

\[
\varepsilon_{0}\oint \overrightarrow{E} \cdot d\overrightarrow{S} = q
\]

Where:
- \(\varepsilon_0\) is the permittivity of free space,
- \(\overrightarrow{E}\) is the electric field vector,
- \(d\overrightarrow{S}\) is the infinitesimal area vector on the Gaussian surface,
- \(q\) is the total charge enclosed within the Gaussian surface.

Key Points in Gauss's Law:

1. The electric flux through the Gaussian surface (\(\oint \overrightarrow{E} \cdot d\overrightarrow{S}\)) depends only on the charge enclosed (\(q\)) within the surface.

2. The electric field \(\overrightarrow{E}\) at any point on the Gaussian surface depends on all charges in the system—both inside and outside the Gaussian surface.

Why Does \(E\) Depend on Charges Outside the Gaussian Surface?

While Gauss's law calculates flux based only on enclosed charge, the electric field \(\overrightarrow{E}\) at a point on the Gaussian surface is influenced by all charges, regardless of their location (inside or outside the surface). Here's why:

- Charges inside the Gaussian surface: These contribute directly to the net flux as per Gauss's law.
- Charges outside the Gaussian surface: These do not contribute to the net flux (their contributions cancel out overall due to symmetry), but they **still influence the local value of \(\overrightarrow{E}\)**.

Example:

- Imagine a spherical Gaussian surface around a point charge \(q_1\). If another charge \(q_2\) is placed outside the sphere, it doesn't affect the total flux, but it does contribute to the electric field at various points on the sphere.

Thus, the electric field \(\overrightarrow{E}\) depends on all charges in the vicinity, while the total flux (as per Gauss's law) depends solely on the charges enclosed. This is why the correct answer is:

"E depends on the charge which is inside and outside the Gaussian surface."

Question 4: easy

What is the electric flux linked with closed surface?

1. /[10^{11} N-m^{2}/C/]
2. /[10^{12} N-m^{2}/C/]
3. /[10^{10} N-m^{2}/C/]
4. /[8.86\times 10^{13} N-m^{2}/C/]
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Question 5: easy

A hollow cylinder has charge q coulomb within it. If Φ is the electric flux in units of V-m associated with the curved surface B, the flux linked with the plane surface A in unit of V-m will be :

1. /[\frac{q}{2\varepsilon_{0}}/]
2. /[\frac{\phi}{3}/]
3. /[\frac{q}{\varepsilon_{0}}-\phi/]
4. /[\frac{1}{2}\left( \frac{q}{\varepsilon_{0}}-\phi \right)/]
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Question 6: easy

According to Gauss law of electrostatics, electric flux through a closed surface depends on

1. The shape of the surface
2. The volume enclosed by the surface
3. The area of the surface
4. The quantity of charges enclosed by the surface
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By Gauss's law, \(\Phi_E = \frac{q_{\text{enclosed}}}{ε_0}\). The flux depends only on the net charge enclosed inside the surface, and is independent of the size and shape of the closed surface.

Question 7: easy

The total electric flux through a cube when a charge 8q is placed at one corner of the cube is :

1. \( \varepsilon_0 q \)
2. \( \frac{\varepsilon_0}{q} \)
3. \( \frac{q}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \)
4. \( \frac{q}{\varepsilon_0} \)
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A charge placed at the corner of a cube is shared equally by 8 adjacent cubes. The flux through the single cube is therefore \( \Phi = \frac{Q_{total}}{8 \varepsilon_0} = \frac{8q}{8 \varepsilon_0} = \frac{q}{\varepsilon_0} \).

Question 8: easy

Column A contains some charge distribution and column B contains corresponding electric flux or field. Match the columns and choose the correct option.


Column A:
A. Charge outside a closed gaussian surface
B. Charge \(q\) inside a closed gaussian surface
C. Infinite plane sheet of charge
D. Field outside a charged conducting sphere


Column B:
(P) \(\oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{A} = \frac{q}{epsilon_0}\)
(Q) \(E = \frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0}\)
(R) \(E = \frac{KQ}{r^2}\)
(S) Net flux is zero


 

1. A(S), B(P), C(R), D(Q)
2. A(S), B(P), C(Q), D(R)
3. A(P), B(R), C(Q), D(S)
4. A(P), B(Q), C(S), D(R)
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A charge outside a closed surface contributes zero net flux (A-S). Gauss's law states that for an enclosed charge \(q\), the net flux is \(\frac{q}{\epsilon_0}\) (B-P). The electric field due to an infinite plane sheet is \(E = \frac{\sigma}{2\epsilon_0}\) (C-Q). For a charged conducting sphere, the external field is \(E = \frac{KQ}{r^2}\) (D-R).

Question 9: easy

Consider the following statements:


(A) In a region of uniform electric field, the net charge contained in a volume is zero.


(B) Gauss law gives incorrect result for uniform electric field.


The correct option(s) is/are:

1. Only (A)
2. Only (B)
3. Both (A) and (B)
4. Neither (A) nor (B)
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In a uniform electric field, net flux through any closed surface is zero, which means net enclosed charge is zero. Gauss's law is universally correct, so statement (B) is false.

Question 10: easy

Match column I and Column II.


**Column I**(A) Coulomb’s lawn(B) Surface charge density (C) Quantisation of charge (D) Electric flux


**Column II**(P) Charge/Area (Q) \( \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{s} \) (R) \( q = ne \) (S) Force is inversely proportional to square of distance

1. A \( \rightarrow \) P, B \( \rightarrow \) Q, C \( \rightarrow \) R, D \( \rightarrow \) S
2. A \( \rightarrow \) S, B \( \rightarrow \) P, C \( \rightarrow \) R, D \( \rightarrow \) Q
3. A \( \rightarrow \) S, B \( \rightarrow \) R, C \( \rightarrow \) P, D \( \rightarrow \) Q
4. A \( \rightarrow \) S, B \( \rightarrow \) P, C \( \rightarrow \) Q, D \( \rightarrow \) R
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Coulomb's law is an inverse square law (A-S). Surface charge density is charge per unit area (B-P). Charge is quantised as \( q=ne \) (C-R). Electric flux is defined by Gauss's integral (D-Q).