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A charge $Q$ is enclosed by a Gaussian spherical surface of radius $R$. If the radius is doubled, then the outward electric flux will
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Options:
  • A be reduced to half
  • B remain the same
  • C be doubled
  • D increase four times
Solution:
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The correct answer is: remain the same
Total flux $=\frac{\text { Net enclosed charge }}{\varepsilon_0}$
Hence, we can say the electric flux depends only on net enclosed charge by surface.

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