CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Figure 20.17 shows a spherical Gaussian surface and a charge distribution. When calculating the flux of electric field through the Gaussian surface, the electric field will be due to


A

+q3alone

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

+q1and+q3

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

+q1,+q3andq2

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D

+q1,andq2

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C

+q1,+q3andq2


The electric flux is given by the surface integral E.ds. Here the electric field E is due to all the charges, both inside and outside the Gaussian surface. Hence the correct choice is (c)


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
6
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Gauss' Law
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon