Question

Common steps involved in calculating electric field intensity by using Gauss’

theorem​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Describe the charge distribution (linear/surface/volume)

2. Obtain the flux by Gauss’ theorem (Let this be Eq. (A))

3. Visualize a Gaussian surface and justify it.

4. With the electric field intensity Eas unknown, obtain electric flux by calculation, using geometry of the structure and symmetry of the Gaussian

surface (Let this be Eq. (B))

5. Equate RHS of Eq. (A) and Eq. (B) and calculate E