An infinitely long wire has uniform linear charge density = 2 nC/m. The net flux through a Gaussian cube of side length 3 cm, if the wire passes through any two corners of the cube, that are maximally displaced from each other, would be x N m2 C-1, where x is: [Neglect any edge effects and use 14 0 = 9 109 SI units]
- 6.48
- 0.72
- 1.44
- 2.16
Answer
(4) 2.16
Solution
Two corners maximally displaced from each other are the ends of a body diagonal.
Length of wire inside the cube = 3a = 3 3 cm = 3 cm = 0.03 m
Charge enclosed: q = l = 2 10-9 0.03 = 6 10-11 C
By Gauss's law: = q 0 = q 4 14 0
= 6 10-11 4 9 109
= 2.16 N m2 C-1
x = 2.16
Answer: (4)