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PhysicsElectrostaticsGauss LawMedium2 minPYQ_2019
PhysicsMediummultiple choice

A charged shell of radiusRcarries a total chargeQ.GivenΦas the flux of electric field through a closed cylindrical surface of heighth,radiusrand with its center same as that of the shell. Here, center of the cylinder is a point on the axis of the cylinder which is equidistant from its top and bottom surfaces. Which of the following option(s) is/are correct? [∈0is the permittivity of free space]

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
A, B, C
Solution:

(A)⇒h>2R   r>R

ϕ=Qε0
Clearly from Gauss' Law⇒OptionAis correct.
⇒forh=2r   R=4R5

shaded charge=2π(1-cos53o)×Q4π=Q5
Where,2π(1-cos53°)= solid angle
∴ qenclosed=2Q5Q5 above center and Q5below center
∴  ϕ=2Q5ε0
∴ for h>2R, r=4R5
∴ ϕ=2Q5ε0⇒OptionDis incorrect.
C⇒supposeh=8R5 ��� r=3R5

ϕ=0(as no charge is enclosed inside the cylinder, as shown in diagram)
So forh<8R5, ϕ=0⇒Option(C)is correct.
B⇒like optionDforh=2R,  r=3R5
qenclosed=2×2π1-cos37oQ4π=Q5
∴ ϕ=Q5ε0⇒Option(B)is correct.

Stream:JEE_ADVSubject:PhysicsTopic:ElectrostaticsSubtopic:Gauss Law
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2019

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