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In the figure shown here, \( A \) is a conducting sphere and \( B \) is a closed spherical surface. If a - \( q \) charge is placed at \( C \) near \( \mathrm{A} \), then the electric flux through the closed surface is-

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Options:
  • A zero
  • B positive
  • C negative
  • D can not be predicted
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The correct answer is: negative

Given that the figure shown here, A is a conducting sphere and B is a closed spherical surface. If a -q charge is placed at C near A

Charge enclosed in Gaussian surface is  ve, so the electric flux ϕ =  ve

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