$A$ point charge $q$ is placed on the center of the flat circular base of a hemispherical surface as shown in the figure. The net flux of the electric field through the hemispherical surface is closest to:

  • A
    $\frac{q}{2\varepsilon_0}$
  • B
    $\frac{q}{\sqrt{2}\varepsilon_0}$
  • C
    $\frac{q}{2\sqrt{2}\varepsilon_0}$
  • D
    None of these

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