Electromagnetism - Maxwell's Equation

Listed below are Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism. If magnetic monopoles exist, which of the these equations would be INCORRECT?

I. Curl H = J + ∂D/∂t
II. Curl E = −∂B/∂t
III. div D = ρ
IV. div B = 0

A. IV only
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. II and IV
E. III and IV
(GR9277 #13)
Solution:

Gauss' law of magnetism: ∇ · B = 0
→ There is no magnetic monopole
If there is one, ∇ · B ≠ 0

Faraday's law of induction: ∇ × E = −∂B/∂t
→ if there is magnetic monopole, ∇ × E = −∂B/∂t + (current of magnetic monopole)

Answer: D

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