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If more electric field lines leave a closed (Gaussian) surface than enter it, what can you conclude about the net charge enclosed by the surface?
a. The net change has a magnitude of more than 1 Coulomb.
b. The net charge has a magnitude of less than 1 Coulomb.
c. The net charge enclosed is positive.
d. The net charge enclosed is negative.
e. Two of these
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