PHYSICS

About Gauss's theorem

M. K. Makuashev

Mountain Geophysical Institute, Nalchik

Abstract: This paper shows that the method of proving Gauss's theorem, based on Maxwell's postulate, is more general than the method based on Coulomb's law. It allows us to extend Gauss's theorem to bodies of arbitrary shape. The charge distribution inside the body can also be arbitrary. The charge can move at any speed.

Keywords: Coulomb's law, Gauss's theorem, Maxwell's equations

UDC: 537.21