JEE Main202623 January 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsElectrostaticsActual
Two point charges 2 q and q are placed at vertex A and centre of face C D E F of the cube as shown in figure. The electric flux passing through the cube is :
Options
- A3 q 2 ₀
- B3 q 4 ₀
- Cq ₀
- D3 q ₀
Correct answer
B. 3 q 4 ₀
Step-by-step solution
Using Gauss's law: = Q_ in ₀ Charge 2q is at vertex A of the cube. A vertex is shared by 8 cubes, so the flux contribution from 2q through this cube is 2q 8 ₀ = q 4 ₀ . Charge q is at the centre of face CDEF. A face center is shared by 2 cubes, so the flux contribution from q through this cube is q 2 ₀ . Total flux: = q/4 + q/2 ₀ = 3q 4 ₀