Answer to Question #316860 in Physics for Raul Midelde

Question

what is the electric flux passing through a Gaussian surface that contains 2 protons and 1 electron?

Answer 1

The Gauss's law says

$$\phi=\oint EdA=\frac{q_{enc}}{\epsilon_0}$$

$$\phi=\frac{2e-e}{\epsilon_0}=\frac{e}{\epsilon_0}$$

$$\phi=\frac{1.6*10^{-19}}{8.85*10^{-12}}=1.8*10^{-8}\:\rm N\cdot m^2/C$$