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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?

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Chapter23: Continuous Charge Distributions And Gauss's Law

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Shown in the figure are gaussian surfaces (S1, S2, and S3) and three point charges. Which of the following
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