Rankers Physics

Gauss's Law: Practice Problem & Solution

A charge $Q \mu\text{C}$ is placed at the centre of a cube, the flux coming out from any surface will be: (2001)
$\frac{Q \times 10^{-6}}{6\varepsilon_0}$
$\frac{Q \times 10^{-3}}{6\varepsilon_0}$
$\frac{Q}{24\varepsilon_0}$
$\frac{Q}{8\varepsilon_0}$

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:

The enclosed charge is $Q \mu\text{C} = Q \times 10^{-6} \text{ C}$. By Gauss's Law, total flux through the cube is $\frac{Q \times 10^{-6}}{\varepsilon_0}$. Since a cube has 6 symmetric faces, flux through any one surface is $\frac{Q \times 10^{-6}}{6\varepsilon_0}$.

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