A gaussian sphere encloses an electric dipole within it. The total flux across the sphere is

Options

A. zero
B. half that due to a single charge
C. double that due to a single charge
D. dependent on the position of the dipole

Answer

A

Explanation

Total electric flux `phi =(+q)/(epsilon_(0))+((-q)/(epsilon_(0)))=0`
The question should have been `an enclosed surface' and not a gaussian surface. Any enclosed surface cannot be a gaussian surface.