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(A): A point charge is lying at the centre of a cube of each side. The electric flux emanating from each surface of the cube is `(1^(th))/(6)` total flux.
(R ): According to Gauss theorem, total electric flux through a closed surface enclosing a charge is equal to `1//epsi_(0)` times the magnitude of the charge enclosed.

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Both .A. and .R. are true and .R. is the correct explanation of .A.

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Both .A. and .R. are tru and .R. is not the correct explanation of .A.

C

A. is true and .R. is false

D

A. is false and .R. is true

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the statements given in the assertion (A) and reason (R) and determine their validity based on the principles of electrostatics, particularly Gauss's law. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have a point charge \( Q \) located at the center of a cube with each side of length \( l \). - The cube has a total surface area of \( 6l^2 \) since it has 6 faces. 2. **Applying Gauss's Law**: - According to Gauss's law, the total electric flux \( \Phi \) through a closed surface is given by: \[ \Phi = \frac{Q}{\epsilon_0} \] - Here, \( \epsilon_0 \) is the permittivity of free space. 3. **Calculating the Total Flux**: - Since the charge is at the center of the cube, the total electric flux through the entire surface of the cube is \( \Phi \). 4. **Flux Through Each Face of the Cube**: - The electric flux is uniformly distributed through the 6 faces of the cube. Therefore, the flux through each face \( \Phi_{\text{face}} \) is: \[ \Phi_{\text{face}} = \frac{\Phi}{6} = \frac{Q}{6\epsilon_0} \] - This means the flux through each surface of the cube is indeed \( \frac{1}{6} \) of the total flux, confirming the assertion (A). 5. **Evaluating the Reason (R)**: - The reason (R) states that according to Gauss's theorem, the total electric flux through a closed surface enclosing a charge is equal to \( \frac{Q}{\epsilon_0} \). - This statement is true and aligns with Gauss's law. 6. **Conclusion**: - Both the assertion (A) and reason (R) are true. - However, the reason (R) does not provide a direct explanation for the assertion (A) since it does not specifically address the distribution of flux across the surfaces of the cube. - Therefore, while both statements are true, R does not explain A. ### Final Answer: - Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
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