Figure P24.54 shows a cylindrical Gaussian surface endosing a segment of a long charged wire Consider using a spheri- cal Gaussian surface to enclose the same segment of the wire. (a) Which surface, cylindrical or spherical, has the greater elec- tric flux through it? (6) Which surface is more appropriate for calculating the electric flux? Justify your answer. B

Figure P24.54 shows a cylindrical Gaussian surface endosing a segment of a long charged wire Consider using a spheri- cal Gaussian surface to enclose the same segment of the wire. (a) Which surface, cylindrical or spherical, has the greater elec- tric flux through it? (6) Which surface is more appropriate for calculating the electric flux? Justify your answer. B

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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