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 : [figure]
- q 0
- 3q 0
- 5q 0
- 4q 0
Answer
(4) 4q 0
Solution
By Gauss's law, = qenclosed 0; the charges +3q and -4q lie outside S, so their net flux through S is zero.
Charges inside S: +5q, +q and -2q
= 5q + q - 2q 0 = 4q 0
Answer: (4)