Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
A capacitor with capacitance C is charged to a potential V . What...
A capacitor with capacitance is charged to a potential . What is the flux of the electric field through a closed surface that completely encloses the capacitor?
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- A
- Bzero
- C
- D
Correct answer
B. zero
Step-by-step solution
A capacitor consists of two plates having equal and opposite charges, and .
The total charge enclosed by a closed surface that completely encloses the capacitor is .
According to Gauss's law, the total electric flux through a closed surface is given by .
Since , the electric flux through the closed surface is zero.
The total charge enclosed by a closed surface that completely encloses the capacitor is .
According to Gauss's law, the total electric flux through a closed surface is given by .
Since , the electric flux through the closed surface is zero.