AIPMT PRELIMS2011Physics-Electrostatics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Physics Gauss's Law MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
A charge Q is enclosed by a Gaussian spherical surface of radius R. If the radius is doubled, then the outward electric flux will
A
Be doubled
B
Increase four times
C
Be reduced to half
D
Remain the same
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
According to Gauss's law, the electric flux depends only on the charge enclosed, not the size of the Gaussian surface. Therefore, the flux remains unchanged.
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