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Shown in the figure are gaussian surfaces ( S1, S2, and S3 ) and three point charges. Which of the following gaussian surfaces has a zero net electric flux through its surface? S1 -9 $2 O +q O +29 $3

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Chapter15: Electric Forces And Fields

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Problem 47P: Four closed surfaces, S1 through S4, together with the charges 2Q, Q, and Q. are sketched in Figure...

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Shown in the figure are gaussian surfaces (
S1, S2, and S3
) and three point charges. Which of the following gaussian surfaces has a zero net electric flux through
its surface?
S1
O
-9
$2
O
+9
O
+2q
S3

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