A cylinder of radius R and length L is placed in a uniform electric field E parallel to the cylinder axis. The total flux for the surface of the cylinder is given by
A
B
C
D
Zero
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Flux through surface A 
and 
Flux through curved surface C 
= 0
∴ ∴ Total flux through cylinder 
= 0
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