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Gauss' Law

Abigail Wright

Abigail Wright

11 min read

Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers electric flux and Gauss's Law, focusing on calculating flux, applying Gauss's Law to various charge distributions (spherical, cylindrical), and understanding charge density (uniform and non-uniform). It includes practice problems (multiple-choice and free-response questions) and key exam tips.

Question 1 of 12

๐ŸŽ‰ If electric field lines are entering a closed surface, what is the sign of the electric flux through that surface?

Positive

Negative

Zero

Cannot be determined