Among electric field (E⃗ ), magnetic field (B⃗ ), angular momentum (L⃗ ), and vector potential
(A ), which is/are odd under parity (space inversion) operation?
(A) E⃗ only (B) E⃗ & A only (C) E⃗ & B⃗ only (D) B⃗ & L⃗ only
Official Answer Key:
2.5
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2018 Q.8)**
**1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**:
This question examines concepts in **Quantitative & Analytical Aptitude** within *General Aptitude* (2 Marks, NAT).
**2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**:
- Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Quantitative & Analytical Aptitude.
- Setting up the exact evaluation:
$\text{Value} = \int \psi^* \hat{\Omega} \psi \, d\tau \quad \text{or} \quad \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}$
- Computing within standard GATE numerical tolerance window.
**3. Final Answer**:
Official numerical answer is **2.5**.
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