JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 1. Electric charges and fields

A point charge causes an electric flux of \(-2 \times 10^4 \mathrm{Nm}^2 \mathrm{C}^{-1}\) to pass through a spherical Gaussian surface of 8.0 cm radius, centred on the charge. The value of the point charge is :
(Given \(\epsilon_0=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 \mathrm{~N}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}\) )

A \(15.7 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C}\)
B \(17.7 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C}\)
C \(-15.7 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C}\)
D \(-17.7 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C}\)

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Correct Answer

(D) \(-17.7 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C}\)

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Detailed explanation

\(\begin{aligned} & \text { Flux }(\phi)=\frac{\theta_{\text {inc }}}{\epsilon_0} \\ & \begin{aligned} \theta_{\text {inc }} & =\epsilon_0 \phi \\ \quad= & -17.7 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C}\end{aligned}\end{aligned}\)

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

Same subject

Match List \(I\) with List \(II\)

LIST\(-I\)	LIST\(-II\)
\((A)\) Surface tension	\((I)\) \(Kg m ^{-1} s ^{-1}\)
\((B)\) Pressure	\((II)\) \(Kg ms^{-1 }\)
\((C)\) Viscosity	\((III)\) \(Kg m ^{-1} s ^{-2}\)
\((D)\) Impulse	\((IV)\) \(Kg s ^{-2}\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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