The figure shows a sphere carrying a uniformly distributed volume charge Q. Three Gaussian surfaces are concentric with the sphere as shown. 1 - Part (a) ✓ Which Gaussian surface(s) has the greatest electric flux though it? 2 and 3 Correct! Part (b) On which of Gaussian surface is the electric field the greatest? ○ 1 and 2 O2 and 3 2 Grade Summary Deductions 0% Potential 100% Submissions 1 03 O They all have the same electric field passing through them. Attempt(s) Remaining: 5 20% Deduction per Attempt detailed view

The figure shows a sphere carrying a uniformly distributed volume charge Q. Three Gaussian surfaces are concentric with the sphere as shown. 1 - Part (a) ✓ Which Gaussian surface(s) has the greatest electric flux though it? 2 and 3 Correct! Part (b) On which of Gaussian surface is the electric field the greatest? ○ 1 and 2 O2 and 3 2 Grade Summary Deductions 0% Potential 100% Submissions 1 03 O They all have the same electric field passing through them. Attempt(s) Remaining: 5 20% Deduction per Attempt detailed view

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter24: Gauss’s Law

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 24.10OQ: A cubical gaussian surface is bisected by a large sheet of charge, parallel to its top and bottom...

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