Electrostatics Question 744
Question: A charge q is placed at the center of the open end of a cylindrical vessel. The flux of the electric filed through the surface of the vessel is
Options:
A) zero
B) $ q/{\varepsilon _{0}} $
C) $ q/2{\varepsilon _{0}} $
D) $ 2q/{\varepsilon _{0}} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] The flux is zero according to Gauss’ Law because it is a open surface which enclosed a charge q.
