University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
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Chapter 22, Problem 22.8E
The three small spheres shown in Fig. E22.8 carry charges q1 = 4.00 nC, q2 = −7.80 nC, and q3 = 2.40 nC. Find the net electric flux through each of the following closed surfaces shown in cross section in the figure: (a) S1; (b) S2; (c) S3 (d) S4; (e) S5. (f) Do your answers to parts (a)–(e) depend on how the charge is distributed over each small sphere? Why or why not?
Figure E22.8
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