Question

A sphere encloses an electric dipole within it. The total electric flux through the sphere is?

• A. Zero
• B. Double of that due to a single charge
• C. Half of that due to a single charge
• D. Dependent on the position of dipole inside sphere

Answer 1

The correct option is A Zero

According to Gauss's law, the electric flux enclosed in terms of net charge enclosed is,

$\varphi =\frac{q_{enc}}{{ϵ}_0}=0$

Because the net charge enclosed by the surface is zero in this case.