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Grade 12Electrostatics

In KN sharma book (ISC) it is written that 4π lines of force originate from a unit positive charge .But then this gives different results than when we use Φ=q/ε it gives different results.Why is that?

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15 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Chetan Mandayam Nayakar
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer15 Years ago

This is a typical blunder committed by the author of a book meant for rote learning. your doubt will be easily cleared by any good iit-jee book,like resnick and halliday

Profile image of h v
15 Years ago

that is correct but it has something to do with solid angle.

Profile image of h v
15 Years ago

thanks for the answer