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The inward and outward electric flux for a closed surface unit of `N-m^(2)//C` are respectively `8xx10^(3)` and `4xx10^(3)`. Then the total charge inside the surface is [where `epsilon_(0)=` permittivity constant]

A

`4 xx 10^(3)C`

B

`-4 xx 10^(3)C`

C

`((-4 xx 10^(3)))/(epsi)C`

D

`-4 xx 10^(3) epsi_(0)C`

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To solve the problem, we will use Gauss's law, which states that the net electric flux through a closed surface is equal to the charge enclosed divided by the permittivity of free space (ε₀). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Given Values**: - Inward electric flux (Φ_in) = -8 × 10³ N·m²/C (considered negative) - Outward electric flux (Φ_out) = +4 × 10³ N·m²/C (considered positive) 2. **Calculate Net Electric Flux**: The net electric flux (Φ_net) through the closed surface is the sum of the inward and outward flux: \[ Φ_{net} = Φ_{out} + Φ_{in} \] Substituting the values: \[ Φ_{net} = 4 × 10³ + (-8 × 10³) = 4 × 10³ - 8 × 10³ = -4 × 10³ \, \text{N·m²/C} \] 3. **Apply Gauss's Law**: According to Gauss's law: \[ Φ_{net} = \frac{Q_{enclosed}}{ε₀} \] Rearranging gives: \[ Q_{enclosed} = Φ_{net} × ε₀ \] 4. **Substitute the Net Flux**: Now substituting the value of Φ_net: \[ Q_{enclosed} = (-4 × 10³) × ε₀ \] 5. **Final Expression for Charge**: Thus, the total charge inside the surface is: \[ Q_{enclosed} = -4 × 10³ ε₀ \, \text{C} \] ### Conclusion: The total charge inside the surface is \( -4 × 10³ ε₀ \, \text{C} \).
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