A Gaussian surface which is *not* a sphere has a single charge (q) inside it, *not* at the center. There are more charges outside. What can we say about total electric flux through this surface $\oint_S \mathbf{E} \cdot d\mathbf{A}$?
1. It is $q/\varepsilon_0$.
2. We know what it is, but it is NOT $q/\varepsilon_0$.
3. Need more info/details to figure it out.
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* CORRECT ANSWER: A
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An electric dipole ($+q$ and $–q$, small distance $d$ apart) sits centered in a Gaussian sphere.
What can you say about the flux of $\mathbf{E}$ through the sphere, and $|\mathbf{E}|$ on the sphere?
1. Flux = 0, E = 0 everywhere on sphere surface
2. Flux = 0, E need not be zero *everywhere* on sphere
3. Flux is not zero, E = 0 everywhere on sphere
4. Flux is not zero, E need not be zero...
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* CORRECT ANSWER: B
* Think about Q enclosed; what can we say about E though?
*Tutorial follow-up*:
Does the charge $\sigma$ on the beam line affect the particles being accelerated inside it?
1. Yes
2. No
3. ???
*Think: Why? Or why not?*
Note:
* CORRECT ANSWER: B
* There's no field inside
*Tutorial follow-up*:
Could the charge $\sigma$ affect the electronic equipment outside the tunnel?
1. Yes
2. No
3. ???
*Think: Why? Or why not?*
Note:
* CORRECT ANSWER: A
* Definitely a field outside