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Gauss’s Law Question 1:
The Electric flux through the surface
1. in Fig.(iv) is the largest.

2. in Fig. (iii) is the least.
3. in Fig. (ii) is same as Fig. (iii) but is smaller than Fig. (iv)
4. is the same for all the figures.
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Option 4 : is the same for all the figures.

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Explanation:
Gauss law:
 According to gauss law, for any enclosed surface the flux associated is 1/ϵo times the
total charge enclosed within the surface.
 It is mathematically expressed as :
 The flux associated with a surface is independent of the shape and size of the
surface.
 It only depends on the number of charges enclosed within that surface.
 The surface should remain closed.
 Thus for any shape, if the number of charges enclosed within the surface is the same then
the flux will also be the same.
Hence, the correct option is (4)

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Which statement is true for Gauss law-
1. All the charges whether inside or outside the gaussian surface contribute to the electric
flux.
2. Electric flux depends upon the geometry of the gaussian surface.
3. Gauss theorem cann't be applied to the non-uniform electric field.
4. The electric field over the gaussian surface remains continuous and uniform at every
point.
Option 4 : The electric field over the gaussian surface remains continuous and uniform at every
point.
Explanation:
Gauss Law: It states that total electric flux coming out of an enclosed surface is equal to the
charge enclosed divided by the permittivity of the medium.
The electric field over the gaussian surface remains continuous and uniform at every point.
Hence, the correct option is (4)
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A charge q is enclosed by a Gaussian spherical surface of radius R. If the radius of spherical

surface is doubled, then the electric flux through the surface will
1. be doubled
2. increase four times
3. be reduced to half
4. remain the same
Option 4 : remain the same
Concept:
Gauss's Law:
Gauss's law for the electric field describes the static electric field generated by a distribution
of electric charges.
It states that the electric flux through any closed surface is proportional to the total electric
charge enclosed by this surface.
Where ϕE = electric flux through a closed surface S enclosing any volume V, Q = total charge
enclosed with V, and ϵo = electric constant.
Electric flux is the flow of the electric field through a given area.
Electric flux is proportional to the number of electric field lines going through a virtual surface.
where E = electric field, S = area of the surface, E = magnitude of electric field, θ = angle
between the electric field lines and the normal (perpendicular) to S, and ϕE = flux of the electric
field through a closed cylindrical surface.
Explanation:
According to Gauss's law

Thus ϕE is independent of radius R.
If the radius of the Gaussian surface is doubled, the outward electric flux will remain the same.
This is because electric flux depends only on the charge enclosed by the surface.

Which of the following is correct about magnetic monopole?
1. Magnetic monopole exists.

2. Magnetic monopole does not exist.
3. Magnetic monopoles have a constant value of monopole momentum.
4. The monopole momentum increases due to an increase in its distance from the field.
Option 2 : Magnetic monopole does not exist.
EXPLANATION:
 From Gauss law for magnetism, for a given surface the magnetic field lines entering the
surface will be equal to the magnetic field lines leaving the surface. This is possible only
when two poles are present.
 So, any magnetic field line entering will exit through the surface and any magnetic field
exiting will enter through the surface. That means, there is no magnetic monopole where
a magnetic field can start and end.
 Therefore, Gauss's law for magnetism concludes that magnetic monopoles do not exist.
 So, the pole of a magnet cannot be separated by breaking the magnet into two pieces.

Which of the following statements is not true about Gauss's law?
1. Gauss's law is true for any closed surface.

2. The term q on the right side of Gauss's law includes the sum of all charges enclosed by
the surface.
3. Gauss's law is not much useful in calculating the electrostatic field when the system has
some symmetry.
4. Gauss's law is based on the inverse square dependence on distance contained in
coulomb's law.
Option 3 : Gauss's law is not much useful in calculating the electrostatic field when the system
has some symmetry.
Important points on Gauss's law-
 Gauss’s law is true for any closed surface, no matter what its shape or size.
 The term q on the right side of Gauss’s law includes the sum of all charges enclosed by
the surface. The charges may be located anywhere inside the surface.
 In the situation when the surface is so chosen that there are some changes inside and
some outside, the electric field [whose flux appears on the left side of is due to all the
charges, both inside and outside S. The term q on the right side of Gauss’s law, however,
represents only the total charge inside S.
 Gauss’s law is often useful for a much easier calculation of the electrostatic field
when the system has some symmetry. This is facilitated by the choice of a suitable
Gaussian surface. [Option 3 is incorrect]
 Gauss’s law is based on the inverse square dependence on distance contained in
Coulomb’s law. Any violation of Gauss’s law will indicate a departure from the inverse
square law
Gauss Law:
This law gives the relation between the distribution of electric charge and the resulting electric
field.
According to this law, the total charge Q enclosed in a closed surface is proportional to the total
flux ϕ enclosed by the surface, i.e.
ϕ∝Q
The Gauss law formula is expressed by:
This is explained with the help of the following figure:
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A charge Q is enclosed by a Gaussian spherical surface of radius R. If the radius is doubled, then
the outward electric flux will
1. Be doubled
2. Increase four times
3. Be reduced to half
4. Remain the same
Option 4 : Remain the same

CONCEPT:
 Gauss's Law: Gauss's law for the electric field describes the static electric field
generated by a distribution of electric charges.
o It states that the electric flux through any closed surface is proportional to
the total electric charge enclosed by this surface.
Where ϕE = electric flux through a closed surface S enclosing any volume V, Q = total charge
enclosed with V, and ϵo = electric constant
 Electric flux is the flow of the electric field through a given area.
 Electric flux is proportional to the number of electric field lines going through a virtual
surface.
Where E = electric field, S = are of the surface, E = magnitude, θ = angle between the electric
field lines and the normal (perpendicular) to S, and ϕE = flux the electric field through a closed
cylindrical surface.
EXPLANATION:
 According to Gauss's law

 If the radius of the Gaussian surface is doubled, the outward electric flux will remain
the same.
 This is because electric flux depends only on the charge enclosed by the surface.
option 4 is correct.
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The electric flux from a cube of side ‘a’ is ‘Φ’. What will be its value if the side of the cube is
made ‘2a’ and the charge enclosed is made half?
1. Φ/2
2. Φ
3. 4 Φ
4. 2 Φ
Option 1 : Φ/2

The correct answer is option 1) i.e. Φ/2
CONCEPT:
Gauss's Law for electric field: It states that the total electric flux emerging out of a closed
surface is directly proportional to the charge enclosed by this closed surface. It is expressed as:
Where ϕ is the electric flux, q is the charge enclosed in the closed surface and ϵ0 is the electric
constant.
EXPLANATION:
Given that:
Consider a charge 'q' placed inside a cube of side 'a'.
The electric flux according to Gauss's law,

If the charge enclosed is halved, then
Therefore, the new electric flux associated with this,
The electric flux emerging from a closed surface is independent of the shape or dimensions of
the closed surface.
dents

The total electric flux through a closed surface in which a certain amount of charge is placed
depends on the:
1. Shape of the surface

2. Size of the surface
3. Both shape and size of the surface
4. None of these
Option 4 : None of these

CONCEPT:
Gauss's law:
 According to Gauss law, the total electric flux linked with a closed surface called
Gaussian surface is the charge enclosed by the closed surface.
Where ϕ = electric flux linked with a closed surface, Q = total charge enclosed in the surface,
and ϵo = permittivity
Important points:
1. Gauss’s law is true for any closed surface, no matter what its shape or size.
2. The charges may be located anywhere inside the surface.
EXPLANATION:
Gauss's law:
 So if the total charge enclosed in a closed surface is Q, then the total electric flux
associated with it will be given as,
-----(1)
 By equation 1 it is clear that the total flux linked with the closed surface in which a
certain amount of charge is placed does not depend on the shape and size of the
surface. Hence, option 4 is correct.
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The charge per meter length of a uniformly charged long straight wire of radius 3 mm is Q. If a
cube of side 2 m symmetrically encloses the wire, then the total electric flux through the cube is:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Option 3 :

CONCEPT:
Gauss's law:
 According to Gauss law, the total electric flux linked with a closed surface called the
Important points:
Linear charge density:
 It is defined as the quantity of charge per unit length.

 Its SI unit is C/m.
 If ΔQ charge is contained in the line element Δl, the linear charge density λ will be,
CALCULATION:
Given charge per meter length on the wire = Q C/m, the radius of the wire = 3 mm, and side of
the cube = 2 m
 The diagram of this case will be given as,
 The 2 m length of the wire will be enclosed in the cube.
From figure 1 it is clear that the total charge enclosed in the cube is,
⇒ QC = 2Q -----(1)
Since the cube is a closed surface so the total electric flux through the cube is given as,
 Hence, option 3 is correct.

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According to gauss theorem, the electric flux on a closed surface depends on?
1. The area of open surface

2. Charge enclosed
3. Magnetic field of charge
4. Charge outside the sphere
Option 2 : Charge enclosed

CONCEPT
 Electric Flux: It is defined as the number of electric field lines passing through the
perpendicular unit area.
 Electric Flux = (Φ) = EA⊥ [E = electric field, A = perpendicular area]

 Electric flux (Φ) = EA cos θ [where θ is the angle between area plane and electric field]
 The flux is maximum when the angle is 0°

 Gauss Law: According to gauss’s law, total electric flux through a closed surface
enclosing a charge is 1/ϵ0 times the magnitude of charge enclosed.
Where, Φ = electric flux, Qin = charge enclosed the sphere, ϵ0 = permittivity of space (8.85 × 10-
12
C2/Nm2), dS = surface area
EXPLANATION
According to gauss’s law,
The flux of the net electric field through a closed surface equals the net charge enclosed by the
surface divided by ϵ0.
Electric flux on a closed surface only depends on the enclosed charge.
∴ Option 2 is correct
If there existed only one type of charge q on the Earth, then what is the electric flux related to
Earth?
1. Zero through any surface of Earth

2. Infinite flux on Earth
3. Zero if the charge is placed outside Earth and if the charge is placed inside the Earth
4. Cannot be defined
Option 3 : Zero if the charge is placed outside Earth and if the charge is placed inside the Earth
The correct answer is option 3) i.e. Zero if the charge is placed outside Earth and if the charge is
placed inside the Earth
CONCEPT:
 Gauss's Law for electric field: It states that the total electric flux emerging out of a closed
surface is directly proportional to the charge enclosed by this closed surface. It is
expressed as:
Where ϕ is the electric flux, q is the charge enclosed in the closed surface and ϵ0 is the electric
constant.
CALCULATION:
 Earth can be considered as a closed surface.
According to Gauss's law, the total electric flux emerging out of a closed surface is .
 So if the charge q is placed inside Earth, the electric flux through Earth will be
 If the charge is placed outside the Earth, then the flux through Earth will be zero as q = 0.
Therefore, the correct answer is zero if the charge is placed outside Earth and if the charge is
placed inside the Earth.
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The equation ∮E.dA = Q/εo represents __________.
1. Gauss’s Law for magnetism

2. Faraday’s Law
3. Ampere – Maxwell Law
4. Gauss’s Law for electricity
Option 4 : Gauss’s Law for electricity

Concept:
 Gauss' Law: This law gives the relation between the distribution of electric charge
and the resulting electric field.
 According to this law, the total charge Q enclosed in a closed surface is proportional to
the total flux ϕ enclosed by the surface.
ϕαQ
 The Gauss law formula is expressed by
ϕ = Q / ϵ0
Here,
Q = charge enclosed by the surface
ϵ0 = permittivity of free space
Explanation:
From the above explanation, we can see that according to Gauss law
Whereas, electric flux through small area dA is the product of the electric field and the area its
passing through (dA)
Thus the given equation represents Gauss’s Law for electricity

dents

If 'φ' is Electric flux through a closed surface 'S', 'q' is total charge enclosed by 'S' and єo is the
permittivity of free space, then these three are related by Gauss' Law formula __________.
1. φ = qєo
2. φ = q/єo
3. φ = єo/q
4. φ = √(qєo)

Option 2 : φ = q/єo

CONCEPT:
 Gauss Law: According to gauss’s law, total electric flux through a closed surface
enclosing a charge is 1/ϵ0 times the magnitude of charge enclosed.
Where, Φ = electric flux, Qin = charge enclosed the sphere, ϵ0 = permittivity of space (8.85 ×
10-12 C2/Nm2), dS = surface area
EXPLANATION:
 If 'φ' is Electric flux through a closed surface 'S', 'q' is total charge enclosed by 'S' and
єo is the permittivity of free space, then these three are related by Gauss' Law
formula, φ = q/єo
So option 2 is correct.
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The Gauss law is true for:
1. All the surfaces

2. All the closed surfaces
3. Only spherical surfaces
4. None of these
Option 2 : All the closed surfaces

CONCEPT:
Gauss's law:
Important points:
EXPLANATION:
 Gauss’s law is true for any closed surface, no matter what its shape or size. Hence, option
2 is correct.

The electric field by the infinite plane sheet of charge will be-
1.
2.
3.
4.
Option 1 :

Concept:
Gauss's Law for electric field:
It states that the total electric flux emerging out of a closed surface is directly proportional to the
charge enclosed by this closed surface.
It is expressed as
Where ϕ is the electric flux, Q is the charge enclosed in the closed surface and ϵ0 is the electric
constant.
Electric Flux:
It is defined as the number of electric field lines passing through the perpendicular unit area.
 Electric Flux = (Φ) = EA⊥ [E = electric field, A = perpendicular area]

 Electric flux (Φ) = EA cos θ [where θ is the angle between area plane and electric field].
 Basically, it is dot product of field and area vector.
Explanation:
The following diagrams represent the flux across an area A considered in the plane sheet.
The charge density is σ. The charge enclosed by the area will be
Q = σ. A -- (1)
Now by Gauss Law ∮E.dA = Q/εo
From Cross Section P. Flux E. A
From Cross Section P'. E. A =
Net flux = 2 E A
By Gauss Law
(using (1) )
So, the correct option is

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Latest Gauss’s Law MCQ Objective Questions

Gauss’s Law Question 1:

The Electric flux through the surface

1. in Fig.(iv) is the largest.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : is the same for all the figures.

Gauss’s Law Question 1 Detailed Solution

Hence, the correct option is (4)

Gauss’s Law Question 2:

Which statement is true for Gauss law-

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Gauss’s Law Question 2 Detailed Solution

Hence, the correct option is (4)

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Gauss’s Law Question 3:

A charge q is enclosed by a Gaussian spherical surface of radius R. If the radius of spherical

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : remain the same

Gauss’s Law Question 3 Detailed Solution

According to Gauss's law

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Which of the following is correct about magnetic monopole?

1. Magnetic monopole exists.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Magnetic monopole does not exist.

Gauss’s Law Question 4 Detailed Solution

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Which of the following statements is not true about Gauss's law?

1. Gauss's law is true for any closed surface.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Gauss’s Law Question 5 Detailed Solution

Important points on Gauss's law-

The Gauss law formula is expressed by:

This is explained with the help of the following figure:

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Option 4 : Remain the same

Gauss’s Law Question 6 Detailed Solution

 According to Gauss's law

Gauss’s Law Question 7

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Gauss’s Law Question 7 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is option 1) i.e. Φ/2

Consider a charge 'q' placed inside a cube of side 'a'.

The electric flux according to Gauss's law,

Therefore, the new electric flux associated with this,

Gauss’s Law Question 8

1. Shape of the surface

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Option 4 : None of these

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Gauss’s Law Question 9

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Gauss’s Law Question 9 Detailed Solution

Linear charge density:

 It is defined as the quantity of charge per unit length.

 The diagram of this case will be given as,

 The 2 m length of the wire will be enclosed in the cube.

 Hence, option 3 is correct.