AIIMS2003PhysicsElectrostatics
Figure shown is a distribution of charges. The flux of electric field due to these charges through the surface S is
Options
- A3 q / ₀
- B2 q / ₀
- Cq / ₀
- Dzero.
Correct answer
D. zero.
Step-by-step solution
According to Gauss's law, the total electric flux through a closed surface is given by = _s E d s = Q ₀ where Q is the total charge enclosed by the surface. The total charge enclosed by the given surface is Q=+q-q=0 . The total flux =0 .