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Question
Five charges q1, q2, q3, q4, and q5 are fixed at their positions as shown in figure. S is a Gaussian surface. The Gauss’s law is given by `oint_s E.ds = q/ε_0`
Which of the following statements is correct?
Options
E on the LHS of the above equation will have a contribution from q1, q5 and q3 while q on the RHS will have a contribution from q2 and q4 only.
E on the LHS of the above equation will have a contribution from all charges while q on the RHS will have a contribution from q2 and q4 only.
E on the LHS of the above equation will have a contribution from all charges while q on the RHS will have a contribution from q1, q3 and q5 only.
Both E on the LHS and q on the RHS will have contributions from q2 and q4 only.
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Solution
E on the LHS of the above equation will have a contribution from all charges while q on the RHS will have a contribution from q2 and q4 only.
Explanation:
According to Gauss’ law, the term `q_(enclosed)` on the right side of the equation `oint_s E.ds = q_(enclosed)/ε_0` includes the sum of all charges enclosed by the surface called (Gaussian surface). In left side equation, the electric field is due to all the charges present both inside as well as outside the Gaussian surface.
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