A point charge is located at the center of a Gaussian spherical surface. If the charge is doubled and the radius of the surface is also doubled, which of the following statements describe correctly the changes in electric flux Dɛ and electric field E at the Gaussian spherical surface? A. F increases and E increases В. increases and E decreases С. decreases and E decreases D. Increases and E does not change

A point charge is located at the center of a Gaussian spherical surface. If the charge is doubled and the radius of the surface is also doubled, which of the following statements describe correctly the changes in electric flux Dɛ and electric field E at the Gaussian spherical surface? A. F increases and E increases В. increases and E decreases С. decreases and E decreases D. Increases and E does not change

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter15: Electric Forces And Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 50P: A charge of q = 2.00 109 G is spread evenly on a thin metal disk of radius 0.200 m. (a) Calculate...

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