Uniqueness and origin of physics theorems

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This discussion centers on the uniqueness and origin of key physics theorems, specifically addressing the proofs of equations such as ∇·E = Q/ε and the implications of their assumptions. The removal of integrals and cross products in equations leads to critical insights about the relationships between electric fields, potentials, and charge density. The conversation highlights foundational equations like F = dp/dt and the constancy of the speed of light (c) for all observers, questioning the robustness of current theorems if their underlying assumptions are flawed.

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After studying some of the proofs of equations, worries arises about their uniqueness.
1.Removal of integral
∫∇.Edτ = ∫(ρ/ε)dτ
→∇.E = Q/ε

2.Removal of (∇X)
∇XE = ∂B/∂t = ∂(∇XA)/∂t
→∇X(E+∂A/∂t)=0
→E+∂A/∂t=-∇V
→E=-∇V-∂A/∂t

Origin -
Certain physics equations/theorems have no (discrete physical/mathematical) proof, or my knowledge is not board enough.
1.F = dp/dt
2.E = F.s
3.Wave-particle duality
4.c (speed of light) is ALWAYS the same for ALL observers

Wouldn't the current theorems fail if the uniqueness fails/assumptions are not correct?
 
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you can derive gauss law using maxwell fourth eqn and continuity eqn.
c2(∇×B)=j/ε0+∂E/∂t
taking the divergence of it and using ∇.j=-∂ρ/∂t one gets
∇.E=ρ/ε0
 

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