C1 and C2 are two hollow concentric cubes enclosing charges 2 Q and 3 Q respectively as shown in figure. The ratio of electric flux passing through C1 and C2 is :
(A)2:5✓ Correct
(B)5:2
(C)2:3
(D)3:2
Answer: (A)
Solution
By Gauss's law, the flux through a closed surface depends only on the charge it encloses. The inner cube C1 encloses charge 2Q, giving ϕ1=ϵ02Q. The outer cube C2 encloses both charges, a total of 2Q+3Q=5Q, giving ϕ2=ϵ05Q. The ratio is ϕ2ϕ1=52.
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