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Multiple Choice
A cube has sides of . Inside the cube is a and a charge. What is the net flux through the cube?
A
, outward
B
, outward
C
, inward
D
, outward
E
, inward
F
, inward
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Understand that the problem involves calculating the electric flux through a closed surface, which is a cube in this case. The concept of electric flux is related to Gauss's Law, which states that the net electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the enclosed charge.
Identify the charges inside the cube. There are two charges: +20 nC (nanocoulombs) and -30 nC. The net charge inside the cube is the sum of these charges.
Calculate the net charge inside the cube using the formula: \( Q_{net} = Q_1 + Q_2 \), where \( Q_1 = 20 \text{ nC} \) and \( Q_2 = -30 \text{ nC} \).
Apply Gauss's Law to find the net electric flux \( \Phi \) through the cube. Gauss's Law is given by \( \Phi = \frac{Q_{net}}{\varepsilon_0} \), where \( \varepsilon_0 \) is the permittivity of free space, approximately \( 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \text{ C}^2/\text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2 \).
Determine the direction of the net flux. Since the net charge is negative, the electric flux will be inward. Use the calculated net charge and permittivity to find the magnitude of the flux, which should match one of the given options.