Q79 / 91 · KVPY 2018 (SB/SX) · Physics
An electrostatic field line leaves at an angle from point charge and connects with point charge at an angle (and are positive) see figure below. If and then

An electrostatic field line leaves at an angle from point charge and connects with point charge at an angle (and are positive) see figure below. If and then

- Correct answerA
- B
- C
- D
Solution
Consider another symmetric field line below line joining centres of charges and

In given situation, flux (field lines) leaving charge at a solid angle flux terminating over charge at a solid angle .
Clearly, in given situation

We can say that, flux leaving charge through a cone of semi-vertical angle flux terminating on charge through a cone of semi-vertical angle .

To calculate flux, we first find flux through an elemental ring of base of cone and then we integrate to get total flux.

Area of elemental ring,
Flux through elemental ring
Total flux through base of cone
So, equating flux of both cones, we get
Substituting in above equation, we get
So, angle is not more than .
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.