78. Two equal and opposite charges of magnitude Q are located on the x-axis at the points +a and -a, as shown below. What is the net flux due to these charges through a square surface of side 2a that lies in the yz-plane and is centered at the origin? (Hint: Determine the flux due to each charge separately, then use the principle of superposition. You may be able to make a symmetry argument.) 2а -a- +Q

78. Two equal and opposite charges of magnitude Q are located on the x-axis at the points +a and -a, as shown below. What is the net flux due to these charges through a square surface of side 2a that lies in the yz-plane and is centered at the origin? (Hint: Determine the flux due to each charge separately, then use the principle of superposition. You may be able to make a symmetry argument.) 2а -a- +Q

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