Gauss's Law: Practice Problem & Solution

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Gauss's Law. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

By Gauss's law, \(\Phi_E = \frac{q_{\text{enclosed}}}{ε_0}\). The flux depends only on the net charge enclosed inside the surface, and is independent of the size and shape of the closed surface.