Two point charges 8 μC and -2 μC are located at x=2 cm and x=4 cm, respectively on the x-axis. The ratio of electric flux due to these charges through two spheres of radii 3 cm and 5 cm with their centers at the origin is .
- 4 : 1
- 3 : 4
- 4 : 3
- 4 : 5
Answer
(3) 4 : 3
Solution
Gauss's law: = qenclosed 0
Sphere of radius 3 cm: encloses only the charge at x = 2 cm
1 = 8 0
Sphere of radius 5 cm: encloses both charges
2 = (8 - 2) 0 = 6 0
1 2 = 86 = 43
Answer: (3)