Electromagnetism I
A Gaussian surface is an imaginary closed surface used in Gauss's law to simplify the calculation of electric flux through a surface surrounding a charge distribution. By strategically choosing the shape and size of the Gaussian surface, one can exploit symmetry in the electric field to easily determine the total electric flux and, consequently, the net charge enclosed within that surface. This concept is essential in analyzing various charge distributions in electromagnetism.
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