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Gauss theorem:
Gauss theorem is mainly used to find out the electric flux linked to a closed surface. It does not depend upon the shape or size of surface. According to this theorem, the electric flux linked to a closed surface is equal to `((1)/(epsilon_(0)))` times the charge enclosed by the surface.
Let we have a charge q, now if we want to find out the net flux linked to a closed surface around it them,
Electric flux `phi = oint_(s) vecE. vecds = (q)/(epsilon_(0))`
If we increase the charge enclosed by the surface then electric flux will:

A

Increases

B

Decreases

C

Remain same

D

Both (a) and (b)

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To solve the problem regarding the effect of increasing the charge enclosed by a closed surface on the electric flux linked to that surface, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Gauss's Law**: Gauss's Law states that the electric flux (Φ) through a closed surface is directly proportional to the total charge (q) enclosed within that surface. Mathematically, it can be expressed as: \[ \Phi = \frac{q}{\epsilon_0} \] where \( \epsilon_0 \) is the permittivity of free space. 2. **Identify the Variables**: - Let \( q \) be the charge enclosed by the surface. - \( \epsilon_0 \) is a constant (approximately \( 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}^2/\text{N m}^2 \)). - The electric flux \( \Phi \) is what we want to analyze as we change \( q \). 3. **Consider the Effect of Increasing Charge**: If we increase the charge \( q \) enclosed by the surface, we denote the new charge as \( q' \) where \( q' > q \). According to Gauss's Law: \[ \Phi' = \frac{q'}{\epsilon_0} \] 4. **Establish the Relationship**: Since \( \epsilon_0 \) is a constant, if \( q' \) increases, the electric flux \( \Phi' \) will also increase. This can be expressed as: \[ \Phi' = \frac{q'}{\epsilon_0} > \frac{q}{\epsilon_0} = \Phi \] This shows that the electric flux is directly proportional to the charge enclosed. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, if we increase the charge enclosed by the surface, the electric flux linked to that surface will also increase. ### Final Answer: The electric flux will **increase** if we increase the charge enclosed by the surface. ---

To solve the problem regarding the effect of increasing the charge enclosed by a closed surface on the electric flux linked to that surface, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Gauss's Law**: Gauss's Law states that the electric flux (Φ) through a closed surface is directly proportional to the total charge (q) enclosed within that surface. Mathematically, it can be expressed as: \[ \Phi = \frac{q}{\epsilon_0} ...
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