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

Chetan Mandayam Nayakar · Answer

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

h v · Answer

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

h v · Answer

thanks for the answer

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In KN sharma book (ISC) it is written that 4 π 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?

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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