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If the net flux through a cube is 1.05 N m2 C−1, what will be the total charge inside the cube? (Given: The permittivity of free space is 8.85×10−12 C2 N−1 m−2).

Options

A

9.29 ×10−11 C

B

9.27 ×10−10 C

C

9.22 ×10−6 C

D

9.29 ×10−12 C

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Correct Answer :

Option D

9.29 ×10−12 C

Solution :

The correct option is 9.29 × 10−12 C.

To find the total charge inside the cube, we can apply Gauss's Law. Gauss's Law states that the net electric flux (Φ) passing through any closed surface is equal to the total charge (qenclosed) enclosed by the surface divided by the permittivity of free space (ε0).

Φ = qenclosed ε0

Rearranging the formula to solve for the enclosed charge (qenclosed):

qenclosed = Φ × ε0

We are given the following values in the problem:
- Net electric flux, Φ=1.05 N m2 C1
- Permittivity of free space, ε0=8.85×1012 C2 N1 m2

Substitute these values into the rearranged equation:

qenclosed = 1.05 × ( 8.85 × 1012 )

Now, perform the calculation:

qenclosed = 9.2925 × 1012 C

Rounding this to three significant figures gives:
qenclosed 9.29 × 1012 C

Therefore, the total charge inside the cube is 9.29 × 10−12 C.

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