Consider an infinite line charge having uniform linear charge density and passing through the axis of a cylinder. What will be the effect on the flux passing through the curved surface if the portions of the line charge outside the cylinder is removed.

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If portion outside the cylinder is removed, electric field at points on curved surface will decrease.

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