Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electric Charges and Fields

Question:

A hemisphere of radius r is placed in a uniform electric field of strength E. The electric flux through the hemisphere is

 

Options:

$E.\pi r^2$

$-E \pi r^2$

$2E\pi r^2$

Zero

Correct Answer:

$-E \pi r^2$

Explanation:

$\phi = -E\pi r^2$

$\text{Negative sign is because the field lines are entering the surface}$