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The surface area of Gauss 1 is twice the surface area of Gauss 2. Each surface of Gauss has the same charge Q. Is the flux passing through the surface of Gauss 1 greater, less than or equal to the sum of the fluxes passing through the surface of Gauss 2? Explain!
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