STANDARDPhysics-Electric Charges and Fields
STANDARD Physics Gauss's Law MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
A sphere encloses an electric dipole within it. The total flux across the sphere is
A
zero
B
half that due to a single charge
C
double that due to a single charge
D
dependent on the position of dipole.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The net charge enclosed by the sphere is zero because an electric dipole consists of equal and opposite charges. According to Gauss's law, the total electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the net charge enclosed. Therefore, the flux is zero.
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