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Gauss's Law for electrostatic fields states the net electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the total charge enclosed. Under the assumption that one charge produces only one flux, the Gauss's Law states that the net electric flux through a closed surface is equal to the total charge enclosed. The applications of Gauss's Law includes, electro-filters, xerographic printing, electrostatic sheilding and many more. Watch the two short videos where Dr. Maxworth explains the Gauss's Law for electrostatic fields and derive the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. Then you may complete the Ansys worksheets on the parallel plate capacitor. In the third video she explains the derivation of the capacitance of a coaxial cable. Make sure to watch that video and you may complete the Ansys worksheet on the electric field inside a coaxial cable.
ISBN
978-3-031-73784-8 Published: 23 October 2024
Publication Date
1-2025
Keywords
Gauss's Law, Maxwell's Equations, electrostatic fields, electric flux, electric charge
Disciplines
Electrical and Electronics | Engineering | Engineering Education
Recommended Citation
Maxworth, Ashanthi PhD, "Maxwell's First Equation: the Gauss's Law for Electrostatic Fields" (2025). EM Fields With Prof. Maxworth. 4.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/oer_engineering_maxworth_emfields/4
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