Gauss's Law

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Gauss's Law

### Formula

$$\oint\vec E\cdot d\vec A=\frac{q_{enclosed}}{\epsilon_0}$$

### Terminologies

- qenclosed β†’ Charge enclosed by Gaussian surface.

- Ξ΅β‚€ β†’ Permittivity of free space.

### Conditions / Special Cases

Applicable for:

- Spherical symmetry.

- Cylindrical symmetry.

- Planar symmetry.

### Usage

- Used to calculate electric fields easily.

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