Problem 16.39 In (Figure 1) , two objects, O1 and O2, have charges +1.0 ? C and
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Problem 16.39
In (Figure 1) , two objects, O1 and O2, have charges +1.0?C and ?3.5?C, respectively, and a third object, O3, is electrically neutral.
Part A
What is the electric flux through the surface A1 that encloses all three objects?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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Part B
What is the electric flux through the surface A2 that encloses the third object only?
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Problem 16.39
In (Figure 1) , two objects, O1 and O2, have charges +1.0?C and ?3.5?C, respectively, and a third object, O3, is electrically neutral.
Part A
What is the electric flux through the surface A1 that encloses all three objects?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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Part B
What is the electric flux through the surface A2 that encloses the third object only?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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Explanation / Answer
Using Gauss theorem,
A. Flux = (q1+q2+q3)/ epsilon_not = (1-3.5+0)*10^-6/(8.85*10^-12)= 2.825*10^5 Nm^2/C
B. Flux= 0/epsilon_not= 0/ epsilon_not= 0 Nm^2/ C