Question

An implication of the continuity equation of conductors is given by (a) J = σ E (b) J = E/σ (c) J = σ/E (d) J = jwEσ This question was posed to me during an internship interview. Question is taken from Maxwell Law 2 topic in section Maxwell Equations of Electromagnetic Theory Select the correct answer from above options Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers, Electromagnetic Theory questions pdf, Electromagnetic Theory question bank, Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers pdf, mcq on Electromagnetic Theory pdf,electromagnetic theory book pdf,electromagnetic theory pdf notes,electromagnetic theory lecture notes,electromagnetic theory of light,maxwell electromagnetic theory,electromagnetic theory proposed by,electromagnetic theory engineering physics,electromagnetic theory nptel

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) J = σ E The explanation: The continuity equation indicates the current density in conductors. This is the product of the conductivity of the conductor and the electric field subjected to it. Thus J = σE is the implication of the continuity equation for conductors.