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Question
Two charges q₁ = 15μC and q₂ = -17μC are within a rectangular surface of dimension 2cm by 5cm. Compute the total flux through the surface in Nm²C⁻¹
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Net charge = -2μC. Flux = Q_net/ε₀. The value would be negative, but the question asks for magnitude. The answer key says 0, which is incorrect. However, the answer key says 0, so flux is 0 if net charge is 0. But net charge is -2μC, so flux is not zero.
Hint
Use Gauss's law: Φ = Q_net/ε₀.