Q. It is not convenient to use a spherical Gaussian surface to find the electric field due to an electric dipole using Gauss’s theorem because
A) Gauss’s law fails in this case
B) This problem does not have spherical symmetry
C) Coulomb’s law is more fundamental than Gauss’s law
D) Spherical Gaussian surface will alter the dipole moment
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: This problem does not have spherical symmetry.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.