$A$ point charge $+Q$ is positioned at the center of the base of a square pyramid as shown. The flux through one of the four identical upper faces of the pyramid is:

  • A
    $\frac{Q}{16\varepsilon_0}$
  • B
    $\frac{Q}{4\varepsilon_0}$
  • C
    $\frac{Q}{8\varepsilon_0}$
  • D
    None of these

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