Discuss the possibility of choosing Gaussian surface other than the sphere. For instance what if you choose the cylindrical surface as a Gaussian surface, is it possible to use Gauss’s law in order to calculate the electric field of a charged sphere? Explain your answer in detail.

Discuss the possibility of choosing Gaussian surface other than the sphere. For instance what if you choose the cylindrical surface as a Gaussian surface, is it possible to use Gauss’s law in order to calculate the electric field of a charged sphere? Explain your answer in detail.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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