A Gaussian surface with rectangular shape has a positive point charge +q at its center, as showr in the figure below. If the dimensions of the rectangular box are doubled, the electric flux through the surface will

A Gaussian surface with rectangular shape has a positive point charge +q at its center, as showr in the figure below. If the dimensions of the rectangular box are doubled, the electric flux through the surface will

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Chapter25: Gauss’s Law

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A Gaussian surface with rectangular shape has a positive point charge +q at its center, as shown
in the figure below. If the dimensions of the rectangular box are doubled, the electric flux
through the surface will
O none of the given choices
O remain the same
O decrease by 1/4
O be zero
O increase by a factor 4

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