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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question
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What does Gauss's Law state about the electric flux out of any closed surface?
Options
A It is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the charges.
B It is equal to the net charge it encloses, proportional to the net charge it encloses.
Correct Answer
C It is always zero regardless of the enclosed charge.
D It is directly proportional to the electric field strength at the surface.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gauss' law states that 'the electric flux out of any closed surface is equal to the net charge it encloses, is proportional to the net charge it encloses.' (page 13, 'Gauss's Law' section).

Hint

Recall the fundamental statement of Gauss's Law.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: ELECTROSTATICS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 803 of 1819
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