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Chapter 23 Gauss’ Law In this chapter we will introduce the following new concepts:

This chapter introduces concepts such as the flux of the electric field, Gauss' law, and applying Gauss' law to determine electric fields generated by various charge distributions. It also explores rotational and translational symmetry and provides a recipe for applying Gauss' law.

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Chapter 23 Gauss’ Law In this chapter we will introduce the following new concepts:

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  1. Chapter 23 Gauss’ Law In this chapter we will introduce the following new concepts: The flux (symbol Φ ) of the electric field Symmetry Gauss’ law We will then apply Gauss’ law and determine the electric field generated by: An infinite, uniformly charged insulating plane An infinite, uniformly charged insulating rod A uniformly charged spherical shell A uniform spherical charge distribution We will also apply Gauss’ law to determine the electric field inside and outside charged conductors. (23-1)

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  5. dA (23-5)

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  9. S3 S2 S1 (23-9)

  10. Rotational symmetry Observer Featureless sphere Rotation axis Symmetry.We say that an object is symmetric under a particular mathematical operation (e.g., rotation, translation, …) if to an observer the object looks the same before and after the operation. Note:Symmetry is a primitive notion and as such is very powerful. Example of Spherical Symmetry Consider a featureless beach ball that can be rotated about a vertical axis that passes through its center. The observer closes his eyes and we rotate the sphere. When the observer opens his eyes, he cannot tell whether the sphere has been rotated or not. We conclude that the sphere has rotational symmetry about the rotation axis. (23-10)

  11. Rotational symmetry Featureless cylinder Rotation axis Observer A Second Example of Rotational Symmetry Consider a featureless cylinder that can rotate about its central axis as shown in the figure. The observer closes his eyes and we rotate the cylinder. When he opens his eyes, he cannot tell whether the cylinder has been rotated or not. We conclude that the cylinder has rotational symmetry about the rotation axis. (23-11)

  12. Translational symmetry Observer Magic carpet Infinite featureless plane Example ofTranslational Symmetry: Consider an infinite featureless plane. An observer takes a trip on a magic carpet that flies above the plane. The observer closes his eyes and we move the carpet around. When he opens his eyes the observer cannot tell whether he has moved or not. We conclude that the plane has translational symmetry. (23-12)

  13. Recipe for Applying Gauss’ Law 1.Make a sketch of the charge distribution. 2.Identify the symmetry of the distribution and its effect on the electric field. 3.Gauss’ law is true for anyclosed surface S. Choose one that makes the calculation of the flux  as easy as possible. 4.Use Gauss’ law to determine the electric field vector: (23-13)

  14. S1 S2 S3 (23-14)

  15. S2 S3 S1 (23-15)

  16. S A A' S' (23-16)

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  18. S1 S2 (23-18)

  19. S1 E S2 O R r (23-19)

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