Let the electrostatic field $E$ at distance $r$ from a point charge $q$ not be an inverse square but instead an inverse cubic, e.g., $E = k \cdot \frac{q}{r^3} \hat{r}$, where $k$ is a constant.
Consider the following two statements:
$(I)$ Flux through a spherical surface enclosing the charge is $\phi = q_{\text{enclosed}} / \varepsilon_0$.
$(II)$ $A$ charge placed inside a uniformly charged shell will experience a force.
Which of the above statements are valid?

  • A
    Only statement $I$ is valid
  • B
    Only statement $II$ is valid
  • C
    Both statements $I$ and $II$ are invalid
  • D
    Both statements $I$ and $II$ are valid

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