Q. The Gaussian surface for calculating the electric field due to a charge distribution is
A) Any surface near the charge distribution
B) Always a spherical surface
C) A symmetrical closed surface containing the charge distribution, at every point of which electric field has a single fixed value
D) None of the given options
Explanation
(c) The Gaussian surface for calculating the electric field due to a charge distribution is a symmetrical closed surface containing the charge distribution, at every point of which electric field has a single fixed value.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.