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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Electric Flux and Gauss's Law MCQ (Single Correct)

An electric dipole is put in north-south direction in a sphere filled with water. Which statement is correct

A
Electric flux is coming towards sphere
B
Electric flux is coming out of sphere
C
Electric flux entering into sphere and leaving the sphere are same
D
Water does not permit electric flux to enter into sphere

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The correct answer is:
C

In electric dipole, the flux coming out from positive charge is equal to the flux coming in at negative charge i.e. total charge on sphere = 0. From Gauss law, total flux passing through the sphere = 0.

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