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Answer the following.
A student starts working on a problem on Gauss' theorem to calculate the flux and hence the…
A student starts working on a problem on Gauss' theorem to calculate the flux and hence the electric field at a given point due to a system of discrete charges. The teacher gives instructions and the student responds to each instruction as per her understanding of the concept. State whether the student's response is correct or incorrect. Give a reason for your answer.
Examiner: Suggest a way to double the flux through the given surface.
Student: Doubles the surface area of the Gaussian surface.
Answer
Answer
Official answer keyResponse is incorrect. The electric flux does not change with the area of the Gaussian surface.
From ISC 2025 Practice Physics, question 68(b).
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