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JEE Main 2 April 2026, Shift 2, Physics Q40

Question 40 of 75 in this shift, Physics question 15 of 25, Section A.

Two point charges 8

\mu

C and

-2

\mu

C are located at

x = 2

cm and

x = 4

cm, respectively on the

x

-axis. The ratio of electric flux due to these charges through two spheres of radii 3 cm and 5 cm with their centres at the origin is

(1) $4:1$
(2) $3:4$
(3) $4:3$ Official answer
(4) $4:5$

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields
Topic: Gauss's Law
Idea tested: Gauss Law Application

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