Each of the four diagrams below shows a hypothetical electric field in a certain region of empty space where the magnetic field is constant in time. Which of the fields are physically impossible and why?

A. This field violates Faraday’s law.
B. This field violates Gauss’s law.
C. This field violates both of the above laws.
D. This field is physically possible.


B. This field violates Gauss’s law.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A policeman walks on his beat back and forth. His average speed is determined from

A. time divided by how far he ends up from the starting point. B. his velocity divided by the time. C. time divided by his total distance covered. D. his total distance covered divided by the time.

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