Charges q, and 92 are placed on the y-axis at y = 0 and y = 25.1 m, respectively. If q, = -46.8 pC and q2= +64 pC, determine the net flux through a spherical surface (radius = 9.5 m) centered on the origin. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

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### Problem Statement:

Charges \( q_1 \) and \( q_2 \) are placed on the y-axis at \( y = 0 \) and \( y = 25.1 \) m, respectively. If \( q_1 = -46.8 \) pC and \( q_2 = +64 \) pC, determine the net flux through a spherical surface (radius = \( 9.5 \) m) centered on the origin.

Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

#### Answer:

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### Explanation:

Given:
- \( q_1 = -46.8 \) pC (placed at \( y = 0 \) m)
- \( q_2 = +64 \) pC (placed at \( y = 25.1 \) m)
- Radius of the spherical surface \( = 9.5 \) m

The objective is to determine the net electric flux through the spherical surface centered at the origin. The concept of electric flux can be tackled using Gauss's Law, which states:

\[ \Phi_E = \frac{q_{\text{enc}}}{\epsilon_0} \]

where \( q_{\text{enc}} \) is the enclosed charge within the Gaussian surface and \( \epsilon_0 \) is the permittivity of free space (\( \approx 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{F/m} \)).

The charge \( q_2 \) is located outside the spherical surface (as 25.1 m > 9.5 m), so it does not contribute to the enclosed charge. Therefore, only \( q_1 \) is inside the spherical surface:

\[
q_{\text{enc}} = q_1 = -46.8 \, \text{pC} = -46.8 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}
\]

Using Gauss's Law to find the net flux \( \Phi_E \):

\[
\Phi_E = \frac{q_{\text{enc}}}{\epsilon_0} = \frac{-46.8 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}}{8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{F/m}}
\]

Upon calculating:

\[
\Phi_E \approx -5
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement: Charges \( q_1 \) and \( q_2 \) are placed on the y-axis at \( y = 0 \) and \( y = 25.1 \) m, respectively. If \( q_1 = -46.8 \) pC and \( q_2 = +64 \) pC, determine the net flux through a spherical surface (radius = \( 9.5 \) m) centered on the origin. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. #### Answer: \[ \text{Add your answer} \] ### Explanation: Given: - \( q_1 = -46.8 \) pC (placed at \( y = 0 \) m) - \( q_2 = +64 \) pC (placed at \( y = 25.1 \) m) - Radius of the spherical surface \( = 9.5 \) m The objective is to determine the net electric flux through the spherical surface centered at the origin. The concept of electric flux can be tackled using Gauss's Law, which states: \[ \Phi_E = \frac{q_{\text{enc}}}{\epsilon_0} \] where \( q_{\text{enc}} \) is the enclosed charge within the Gaussian surface and \( \epsilon_0 \) is the permittivity of free space (\( \approx 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{F/m} \)). The charge \( q_2 \) is located outside the spherical surface (as 25.1 m > 9.5 m), so it does not contribute to the enclosed charge. Therefore, only \( q_1 \) is inside the spherical surface: \[ q_{\text{enc}} = q_1 = -46.8 \, \text{pC} = -46.8 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C} \] Using Gauss's Law to find the net flux \( \Phi_E \): \[ \Phi_E = \frac{q_{\text{enc}}}{\epsilon_0} = \frac{-46.8 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{C}}{8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{F/m}} \] Upon calculating: \[ \Phi_E \approx -5
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