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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?

Transcribed Image Text: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?
S1
S3
S2
-9
S1
O
+9
None of the given choices
+2q
O All given surfaces have zero net flux across them.
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