The figure below shows nine point charges that lie in the same plane. Four Gaussian surfaces each enclose part of this plane and the image shows the intersection of each surface with the plane. Rank the surfaces A, B, C and D in order from the most positive electric flux to the most negative electric flux. +4.0 µC Surface A -10.0 µC -6.0 μC +12 μC +1.0 µC" Surface B -2.0 µC+15.0 µe +5.0 µC -5.0 μC Surface C Surface D О АСBD CABD DBCA DBAC

The figure below shows nine point charges that lie in the same plane. Four Gaussian surfaces each enclose part of this plane and the image shows the intersection of each surface with the plane. Rank the surfaces A, B, C and D in order from the most positive electric flux to the most negative electric flux. +4.0 µC Surface A -10.0 µC -6.0 μC +12 μC +1.0 µC" Surface B -2.0 µC+15.0 µe +5.0 µC -5.0 μC Surface C Surface D О АСBD CABD DBCA DBAC

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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Problem 8CQ: A cubical surface surrounds a point charge q. Describe what happens to the total flux through the...

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