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A cylinder of radius $r$ and length $\ell$ is placed in a uniform electric field $E$ parallel to its axis. The total flux over curved surface area is
A cylinder of radius $r$ and length $\ell$ is placed in a uniform electric field $E$ parallel to its axis. The total flux over curved surface area is
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If field is parallel to surface → flux = 0.
Updated On: May 2, 2026
- $2\pi r \ell E$
- $\frac{2\pi}{\ell} E$
- $2\pi r \ell E$
- $\frac{E}{2\pi r \ell}$
- zero
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The Correct Option is
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