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The electric field E in Fig. P22.35 is everywhere parallel to the x-axis, so the components Ey and Ez are zero. The x-component of the field Ex depends on x but not on y or z. At points in the yz-plane (where x = 0), Ex = 125 N/C. (a) What is the electric flux through surface I in Fig. P22.35? (b) What is the electric flux through surface II? (c) The volume shown is a small section of a very large insulating slab 1.0 m thick. If there is a total charge of −24.0 nC within the volume shown, what are the magnitude and direction of
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