If a point charge is placed **outside** a closed Gaussian surface, the…

Question

If a point charge is placed **outside** a closed Gaussian surface, the total flux through the surface is:

Accepted Answer

B. Zero  -  no enclosed charge

**Charge outside → q_enclosed = 0 → Φ = 0** (Gauss's law).
However, the **electric field at points on the surface is NOT zero** (external charges still contribute E).
The integral of E · dA over the closed surface vanishes because every field line that enters must exit.

Answer

q/ε₀

Answer

q/2ε₀

Answer

Depends on the shape

If a point charge is placed outside a closed Gaussian surface, the total flux through the surface is:

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