Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4th Ed + Masteringphysics: Chapters 1-38
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Chapter 22, Problem 3Q
A point charge is surrounded by a spherical gaussian surface of radius r. If the sphere is replaced by a cube of side r, will ΦE be larger, smaller, or the same? Explain.
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