This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Applications of Gauss Law”.
1. Gauss law can be used to compute which of the following?
a) Permittivity
b) Permeability
c) Radius of Gaussian surface
d) Electric potential
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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.
2. 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.
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
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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.
3. 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.
a) 3
b) 10/3
c) 11/3
d) 4
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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.
4. 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.
a) 4/4.5
b) 3/4.5
c) 2/4.5
d) 1/4.5
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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.
5. 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.
a) 17/6
b) -17/6
c) 13/6
d) -13/6
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Explanation: The radius R = 6m encloses all the three Gaussian cylinders.
By Gauss law, ψ = Q
D(2πRL) = σ(2πRL), D(2π X 6) = Q1 + Q2 + Q3 = σ1(2π X 2) + σ2(2π X 4) + σ3(2π X 5), here σ1 = 5, σ2 = -2 and σ3 = -3. We get D = -13/6 units.
6. Gauss law can be evaluated in which coordinate system?
a) Cartesian
b) Cylinder
c) Spherical
d) Depends on the Gaussian surface
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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.
7. Gauss law cannot be expressed in which of the following forms?
a) Differential
b) Integral
c) Point
d) Stokes theorem
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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.
8. The tangential component of electric field intensity is always continuous at the interface. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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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.
9. The normal component of the electric flux density is always discontinuous at the interface. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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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.
10. With Gauss law as reference which of the following law can be derived?
a) Ampere law
b) Faraday’s law
c) Coulomb’s law
d) Ohm’s law
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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.
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