Five charges +q,+5q,−2q,+3q and −4q are situated as shown in the figure. The electric flux due to this configuration through the surface S is :
(A)ϵ05q
(B)ϵ04q✓ Correct
(C)ϵ03q
(D)ϵ0q
Answer: (B)
Solution
By Gauss's law, only the charges enclosed by surface S contribute to the flux through it. From the figure the enclosed charges are +q,+5q,−2q (with +3q and −4q outside S):
qin=q+5q−2q=4q
ϕ=ε0qin=ε04q
JEE Main · 2024 · 09 Apr 2024 · Shift 2 · Single correct option