Q.

A charged shell of radius R carries a total charge Q. Given ϕ as the flux of electric field through a closed cylindrical surface of height h, radius r & with its center same as that of the shell. Here center of cylinder is a point on the axis of the cylinder which is equidistant from its top & bottom surfaces. Which of the following are correct.

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

If h>2R and r=3R5 then ϕ=Q5ε0

b

If h<8R5 and r=3R5 then ϕ=0

c

If h>2R and r>R then ϕ=Qε0

d

If h>2R and r=4R5 then ϕ=Q5ε0

answer is A, B, C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

For Option (A)

Question Image

Since h>2R and r=3R5, so we get

sinα=rR=35 cosα=45

Since ϕ=2Q2ε01-cosα           … (1)

=Q5ε0

Please note that a factor of 2 is used in equation (1), because we have two surfaces i.e., AB and CD of the shell that are enclosed by the cylinder.

For Option (B)

h<8R5 and r=3R5

h<2R and r<R

Question Image

Qenclosed=0 ϕ=0

For Option (C)

h>2R and r>R

Question Image

Qenclosed=Q ϕ=Qε0

For Option (D)

h>2R and r=4R5 i.e., r<R

Question Image

Qenclosed=Q1-cosα

Since, sinα=rR=45

cosα=35 ϕ=2Q2ε01-cosα ϕ=Qε01-35 ϕ=2Q5ε0

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
A charged shell of radius R carries a total charge Q. Given ϕ as the flux of electric field through a closed cylindrical surface of height h, radius r & with its center same as that of the shell. Here center of cylinder is a point on the axis of the cylinder which is equidistant from its top & bottom surfaces. Which of the following are correct.