Calculate the electric flux through the Gaussian surface shown in the figure below .
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To calculate the electric flux through a Gaussian surface, we need to find the electric field and the area of the surface. From the given figure, we can see that the Gaussian surface is a sphere centered at the charge q1.
1. Electric Field:
The electric field due to a point charge q at a distance r from it is given by the equation E = k*q/r^2, where k is the electrostatic constant (k = 9 × 10^9 Nm^2/C^2). The electric field due to q1 at the Gaussian surface is the same as the electric field at any point on the Gaussian surface. The electric field is radially outward, and its magnitude does not depend on the direction of the Gaussian surface. Thus, the electric field at the Gaussian surface is E1 = k*q1/r^2.
2. Area of the Surface:
The Gaussian surface is a sphere centered at q1, which means it encloses the charge q2. The area of a sphere is given by the equation A = 4πr^2, where r is the radius of the sphere. From the figure, we can see that the radius of the Gaussian surface is R.
3. Electric Flux:
The electric flux (Φ) through a closed surface is given by the equation Φ = E * A * cos(θ), where E is the electric field, A is the area of the surface, and θ is the angle between the electric field and the surface normal. In this case, the electric field is radially outward, and the Gaussian surface is spherical. Therefore, the angle θ between the electric field and the surface normal is 0 degrees (cos(θ) = 1).
The electric flux through the Gaussian surface can be calculated as follows:
Φ = E * A * cos(θ) = (k*q1/R^2) * (4πR^2) * cos(0) = (k*q1) * (4πR^2) = (9 × 10^9 Nm^2/C^2) * q1 * (4πR^2).
Therefore, the electric flux through the Gaussian surface shown in the figure is (9 × 10^9 Nm^2/C^2) * q1 * (4πR^2).
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To calculate the electric flux through a Gaussian surface, you need to follow these steps:
1. Determine the electric field passing through the Gaussian surface.
2. Find the area vector of the surface.
3. Calculate the dot product of the electric field and the area vector.
Let's analyze the figure to find the electric field passing through the Gaussian surface.
In the given figure, we see two charges: q1 and q2.
The electric field due to a point charge q at a distance r can be calculated using Coulomb's law:
Electric field(E) = k * (q / r^2)
Where:
- k is Coulomb's constant, approximately equal to 9 * 10^9 Nm^2/C^2
- q is the charge of the point charge
- r is the distance from the point charge to the Gaussian surface
Since we have two charges (q1 and q2), we need to evaluate the electric field due to each charge separately and then add them up.
Now, let's calculate the electric field due to q1 and q2 separately:
1. Electric field due to q1:
- Distance from q1 to the Gaussian surface = r1
- Therefore, the electric field due to q1 = k * (q1 / r1^2)
2. Electric field due to q2:
- Distance from q2 to the Gaussian surface = r2
- Therefore, the electric field due to q2 = k * (q2 / r2^2)
After obtaining the individual electric fields, you can add them up to find the total electric field passing through the Gaussian surface.
Once you have the electric field, you need to find the area vector of the surface. The area vector is a vector perpendicular to the surface and its magnitude is equal to the area of the surface.
Finally, calculate the dot product of the electric field and the area vector to find the electric flux passing through the Gaussian surface.
It is important to note that without specific values for q1, q2, r1, and r2, the final calculation cannot be performed.